Warning
GeneralA bear or multiple bears have been spotted in the area. Please be aware at all times, and visit our agency website for bear safety tips and more information.
Warning
GeneralA bear or multiple bears have been spotted in the area. Please be aware at all times, and visit our agency website for bear safety tips and more information.
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates16 total sites
RV Sites
15 sites
Tent Sites
1 site
About Marion Mountain
Number of accommodations: 16
Activities & Attractions
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Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
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 (74)
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
Lindsey O
VerifiedNovember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MARI
Gorgeous campsite! Great view of the forest and mountains at a high elevation. Minutes away from the San Jacinto Trailhead and PCT. Highly Recommend!
Brent B
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: MARI
Great location near the top of the mountain. Makes it great for an easy early morning short walk to the top for the sunrise
James R
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: MARI
I made a reservation online and went, but the local ranger designated the camp site to those who came on the day, so there were a lot of duplicates. People were arguing because of duplicate sites.
Guy B
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: MARI
I got to the campsite at 2pm Friday afternoon after a very helpful camp host pointed me in the right direction when I ended up at fish creek campground. Overall the campsite was very nice with clean bathrooms and no water (as mentioned when getting the permit). The other guests were respectful of the 10pm noise curfew. Early Saturday morning we hiked up to San Jaciento peak and got back to camp in time for the 2pm checkout. Would definitely recommend this campsite.
Young K
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: MARI
It is one of best trail with big pines and rocks and giant boulders. Also there was a nice water source for refill just before the litter round valley camping ground.
Stephen K
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: MARI
Site 17 is right next to sites 14 and 21. If you want privacy keep in mind. Campground was very quiet during our stay (July 19-22). We saw 2 dear on the way up to the campground on the forest road, but none at the campgrounds. Some flies and mosquitos but nothing too crazy. Put toilets on this side of the campground are well, pit toilets!!
Stephen K
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: MARI
Site 18 is up a little hill. Very private location but we couldn’t find a flat enough area to put our tent. We ended up moving down to site 17 after our first night…
Campground was very quiet during our stay (July 19-22). We saw 2 dear on the way up to the campground on the forest road, but none at the campgrounds. Some flies and mosquitos but nothing too crazy. Put toilets on this side of the campground are well, pit toilets!!
Kai K
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MARI
Good campground, quiet and close to trails. Water was not working, so make sure you bring any water you need for drinking and cleaning.
Robert P
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: MARI
The campsite was Great except one of the toilets stunk REALLY bad while the second toilet was nice. I do not understand why one is so bad while the other was nice. The only other complaint is that the potable water line was broke and I do not think they have a plan to fix it anytime soon.
Jamie A
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MARI
Love Marion Mt Campground. As always sunset is beautiful. Campsites are well maintained. Bathrooms were clean. No fires allowed so bring propane fire pit.
Location Marion Mountain
Address:
Po Box 518
Idyllwild, CA, 92549
United States
From Interstate 10 in Banning, take Highway 243 south for about 20 miles to Alandale. Travel east on Stone Creek Campground Road for about 2 miles to Marion Mountain Campground.
Marion Mountain Campground is accessible via Highway 243, which connects to Interstate 10 in Banning.
Elevation: 1987 feet
7.7 mi drive to downtown Idyllwild (about 17 min)
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.
- Click here for more information on the San Bernardino National Forest
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralA bear or multiple bears have been spotted in the area. Please be aware at all times, and visit our agency website for bear safety tips and more information.
Warning
GeneralA bear or multiple bears have been spotted in the area. Please be aware at all times, and visit our agency website for bear safety tips and more information.
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Last updated: September 1, 2026
