Marion Mountain
San Bernardino National Forest
The Marion Mountain Campground offers a beautiful retreat in the San Bernardino National Forest. It provides access to a number of hiking trails that lead to some of the most spectacular views of Southern California.
The San Bernardino National Forest is submitting a proposal to increase fees at various sites across the Forest and is seeking public input. Please visit the https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal.
Marion Mountain campground offers about two dozen campsites for both tent and small RV / van camping. All campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are available within the campground.
Need to Know
Fire Restrictions are in place for the 2024 season, wood and charcoal fires are currently prohibited. Cooking stoves or fireplaces using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are still allowed.
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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Natural Features
The campground is located in a forested area at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Mature cedar and pine trees provide ample shade and privacy between campsites.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located approximately 50 miles from San Bernardino, California, and seven miles north of Idyllwild, which is popular for its small-town atmosphere and variety of shops and restaurants.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy sport climbing on rocks within the campground. Hiking on the nearby Marion Mountain Trail, which leads to San Jacinto Peak, is also available. Views from the peak extend to the ocean and across the Palm Desert, as well as the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains on a clear day.
The 11.8-mile Marion Mountain Trail is the shortest route up the mountain, but also quite strenuous in areas. Shorter hikes can be enjoyed on other nearby trails.
Contact Information
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Po Box 518 Idyllwild CA 92549
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 909-382-2922
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 002, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop MARI, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop MARI, Type Standard Nonelectric
