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About Marion Mountain
Number of accommodations: 16
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Year-round
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
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Reviews (80)
What Guests Are Saying
Marion Mountain Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting for camping and hiking, with well-maintained campsites and stunning views. The location is convenient for accessing trails, including the Marion Mountain Trailhead, and is a short drive to Idyllwild for supplies. However, visitors should be prepared for limited amenities, such as no potable water and basic restroom facilities, and expect close quarters with neighbors during busy weekends.
What Guests Are Saying
Marion Mountain Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting for camping and hiking, with well-maintained campsites and stunning views. The location is convenient for accessing trails, including the Marion Mountain Trailhead, and is a short drive to Idyllwild for supplies. However, visitors should be prepared for limited amenities, such as no potable water and basic restroom facilities, and expect close quarters with neighbors during busy weekends.
Review Summary
Jose G
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: MARI
tight campsites for RV trailers…especially any greater than 19 ft.
Seann F
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: MARI
Such a peaceful campsite, experience, and generally just a great location to choose if being away from the immediate vicinity of Idyllwild is the goal. The trailhead to San Jacinto leaves from Marion also thereby reducing the overall distance if a day of hiking is in the plans. Site 12 is conveniently located only 1 site away from 2 spacious and clean restrooms. If a perfectly flat surface for your tent footprint is desired I recommend bringing a rake to level it better than the forest service does. A short 10 minute commute into town for supplies or meals is no problem at all. .
Susan S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MARI
Unfortunately, a large group used 3 campsites to host their organized "Teen Group Camp" while we were there. They were loud, paid no attention to quiet hours and were generally disruptive and destructive the entire time we were there. There is no Ranger or Camp Host and no one checked in at the camp during our 3 days there.
Robin F
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: MARI
The campground is small, but very clean. The biggest problem, which there is nothing they can do about, were the incessant, awful flies and mosquitoes. We hiked to the top of Marion Mountain, and I was nonstop waving flies away. If you go there, bring a mosquito net for your face/head, and lots of DEET bug spray. The flies and mosquitoes were immune to my Family Off spray. In fact, we called it honey after a while because it seems that they were drawn to it! Otherwise, the campground was quiet (Sun-Wed). Pit toilet only. We brought a camper van. Water at just a few sites. We were in space 22. No water there. This place is definitely rent or small camper van-type. No class A or B.
Sara M
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MARI
Amazing campground in such an incredibly beautiful area. Conveniently located right next to hiking trails. There are two pit toilets with no sink but there is a spigot though I don't believe the water was potable. Campsites 006, 007, and 008 seemed to be the best in my opinion. No campfires while I was there (Oct-Jan) but still had an amazing experience. Very much looking forward to returning in the future!
Tom & Gloria M
VerifiedOctober 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MARI
Camp fires in the approved and provided USFS fire rings were not allowed. This was unacceptable !
Ryan W
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: MARI
Not much privacy but amazing location, nice campground.
Stacy K
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: MARI
Good price, clean campground, nice views.
Maria A
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MARI
Site 6 was perfect for sunset view! Scenic campsite!
William J
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MARI
Scenery was great. Privacy was better than average. It was quiet, but my visit was mid-week and there were few other campers.
Location & Directions for Marion Mountain
Po Box 518, Idyllwild, CA 92549 United States
Elevation: 1,987 ft
Getting There
From Interstate 10 in Banning, take Highway 243 south for about 20 mi to Alandale. Travel east on Stone Creek Campground Road for about 2 mi to Marion Mountain Campground.
Highway access
Marion Mountain Campground is accessible via Highway 243, which connects to Interstate 10 in Banning.
Policies & Rules
General
- Fire Restrictions are in effect, check in with the San Jacinto Ranger District by calling (909) 382-2921 to confirm. Wood and charcoal fires are NOT permitted. Cooking stoves or fireplaces using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are still allowed.
- Please be aware that potable (safe for drinking) water may or may not be available at this campground. Please plan accordingly.
- Basic camping fee ($10.00) covers the first vehicle. Extra vehicle fee of $5.00 / night / vehicle should be deposited into the fee tube located at the entrance to the campground within 30 minutes of arrival.
- Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping Fees of $10.00 / night and $5.00 / night / extra vehicle may be paid at the campground.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026