Marion Mountain

This is an average campground. The spaces are large but there is no privacy from shrubs growing between them so your neighbors are in full view but at least they are at some distance away. There was potable water available at just one spigot and the toilet was reasonably clean. The campground was not full and the people camped near me were quiet and considerate but there is no campground host here and there was loud music and yelling in the evenings and into the night from a couple of sites across the campground. The noise did decrease after 10pm. If you are interested in hiking to the top of Mt San Jacinto this is an excellent place to camp. The trail runs past the campground and is easily accessed. This campground is at the end of a long access road so there is very little in and out traffic which is a plus. This area is hot in the summer, too hot to be in a tent during the day, so plan accordingly.

We love this campground because it’s very quiet and beautiful. No road noises and it’s very lovely & peaceful. Beautiful tall pines and oak trees.

We were never notified that we couldn’t have a campfire until we got there. We stayed only 1 night and left.

This place was just awesome. clean air lots of birds and good amount of shade. picnic bench and fire ring too. the restrooms were clean (bring your own paper since it was out). only bad was the hike to the peak!!! oh man was it hard and took all day. good thing we took a meal to the top and had lunch near the stone cabin. since there were 2 creek crossings we were able to refill our water too. (bring filter for this). just a spectacular place can't wait to go again!!

I liked the campground. The sites are spaced apart nicely, but the sites on western loop are fairly out in the open so you do see your neighbors quite a bit. However you also get the best views and the nicer toilets on that side too. The eastern loop is set more in the forest and so you tend to have a bit more privacy. Most of the sites require some walking up or down decent little slopes to get from where you park your car to the actual camping spots. Overall, the location is what I came for and that did not disappoint! Toilets weren't the cleanest (on a Sunday night after the weekenders).

The site was really well kept and great views in just a short hike from our site. Unfortunately, campfires were not allowed when we went due to recent fires. The bathrooms weren't the cleanest but overall would recommend and will definitely return during a less dry part of the year.

We stayed 5 days.

We had a great time. It was pretty quiet, and very cool scenery. The best part was probably the sunset and the night sky. The days are pretty hot during the summer. We visited Idyllwild while we were up there, it's a neat little town.

The only somewhat bothersome part was there were A LOT of mosquitos. Some of the kids got chewed up pretty badly.

Other than a couple of loud groups this place was great. Nice views, right on the trailhead, and not stacked on top of each other, nice big sites with parking for 2. It's a great spot.

One of my favorite campsite in Southern California. In just a short two and a half hour drive from Los Angeles you are in a beautiful, peaceful environment surrounded by the calming effects of unspoiled nature. The sites are well spaced so you never feel as if your neighbors are encroaching on your solitude. Great hiking trails are easily accessible and the views are terrific. I highly recommend this campground.

Avoid the Park Rangers, they do what they want and tell lies.