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
Ben G
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MARI
It was an out of the way campground that was clean and quiet. Trails all around to explore and had a Great sunset view to the west.
Molly F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: MARI
The campsites at Marion Mountain are beautiful and well-kept, although we were glad we heeded prior warnings and brought a rake to even out the ground in order to pitch our tent. It’s a great home-base to explore the mountain and the natural features and hiking options around Idyllwild. It’s also a short, convenient drive into town. The campsites are very close together, so be prepared to get cozy with your neighbors! On Fridays and weekends there are lots of children, families, loud music, etc. The vault toilet facilities at Marion Mountain are awful, with human waste, rodent feces, spiders and ants everywhere. You could hear the rodents squeaking and scurrying around in the walls and vents behind the toilets when using them.
Adam D
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: MARI
Great location to camp and hike from, especially if you are doing the shorter (but steep) Marion Mtn Trailhead. Bathrooms were not bad, stocked with TP. No potable water was available when we were there mid/late July.
Aishya B
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: MARI
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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
