Mount San Jacinto State Park RV & Campground Guide
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The 14,000-acre Mount San Jacinto State Park is in Riverside County, California, just two hours from Los Angeles and San Diego. The park is part of the area set aside by William Henry Harrison in 1893 as the San Bernardino Forest Reserve. In 1928, the park was set aside and put under the control of the California State Park system, and it opened in 1937. As part of the San Jacinto mountain range, its tallest peak, the San Jacinto Peak, is 10,834 feet above sea level. The park consists of granite peaks, sub-alpine forests, high-country wilderness, and fern-bordered mountain meadows. It has two ranger stations located near Idyllwild and at the top of the tramway near Palm Springs.
Spring 33 to 73 F
Summer 49 to 87 F
Fall 35 to 82 F
Winter 31 to 57 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Mount San Jacinto State Park
Staying in a state park in an RV allows you to more fully explore and enjoy the park. RVs also allow you to experience parks more freely because you have your vehicle and sleeping quarters all in one unit. Renting an RV allows you to select the type of RV that is the best fit for your trip and your destination. Whether you are traveling in an RV to Mount San Jacinto State Park or renting an RV when you arrive, you can browse for an RV in Idyllwild, California, near Mount San Jacinto State Park on RVshare.com.
Mount San Jacinto State Park Campground
Mount San Jacinto State Park allows RV camping within the park near the Idyllwild ranger station with a maximum length of 24 feet for trailers, campers, and motorhomes. The fee for time use of the campgrounds is $10. A campsite with electric hookup is $35 a night, and a full hookup is $45 a night. Additional vehicles are $10. The reservation fee is $7.99, and reservations can be made up to six months in advance.
The Idyllwild campground is open year-round and has a total of 28 sites that includes tent, electric, full hookup, and ADA sites with a maximum of two vehicles and eight people each. The Stone Creek campground is open in the spring through the fall and has a total of 44 sites that include tent, electric, and ADA sites with a maximum of two vehicles and eight people. Both campgrounds offer picnic tables, fire rings or grills, water spigots, flush toilets, coin-operated showers, an amphitheater, and nature trails.
Reflection Lake RV Park & Family Campground
Reflection Lake is located in San Jacinto in Riverside County near Idyllwild and Palm Springs. The lake is fully stocked with catfish, so be sure to come prepared if you're an angler. Prizes are available for big catches. Reflection Lake RV Park & Family Campground also offers a basketball court, horseshoe pits, a playground, a swimming pool, and a communal picnic area. You can swim in the lake as well. Rates start at $50 a night.
• Number of RV Sites: 119
• Full Hookups: No
• 30/50 Amp: 30
• Back-in/Pull-through Sites: Back-in
• Pool/Hot tub: Pool
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes, but breed restrictions apply
• Wi-Fi at overnight sites
Happy Traveler R.V. Park
Happy Traveler R. V. Park is just a 20-minute walk from downtown Palm Springs, but you can take the free shuttle into town between Thursday and Sunday. The campground is at the foot of the San Jacinto mountains, and you can find golf courses, museums, restaurants, and shopping all nearby. Daily RV rates start at $60, and if you want to stay at the park for a week, prices start at $340.
• Number of RV Sites: 130
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: Both
• Pool and Spa: Yes
• Showers: Yes
• Pets Allowed: Yes
• Cell Reception: Yes
• Other amenities: Wi-Fi, cable TV, clubhouse, free laundry
What to Do at
Mount San Jacinto State Park
Inside Mount San Jacinto State Park
Mount San Jacinto State Park offers hiking, horseback riding, geocaching, and skiing for those who love the outdoors. You can take advantage of RV, tent, or primitive camping while enjoying picnicking, interpretive exhibits, and nature and wildlife programs. The park is also part of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail that runs from Mexico to Canada.
How to Get to
Mount San Jacinto State Park
From San Diego, drive on Interstate 15 North, 215 North, Hwy 74 East, and then Hwy 243 North. From Riverside, California, take Interstate 10 East to Hwy 243 South.
By Car
Entering Mount San Jacinto State Park
There is no fee for entering the park, which is open during daylight hours throughout the year. The hours of operation for the Idyllwild ranger station are daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Besides the camping fees, there is a $5 per person fee for wilderness permits, and Deer Springs Trailhead parking is $5 per car.
Mount San Jacinto State Park Per car : $0.0
Mount San Jacinto State Park itself offers a lot to see and do. In addition, with the rustic town of Idyllwild and the upscale Palm Springs, you are sure to find activities that suit your mood. Remember to share your photos and memories of your trip to Mount San Jacinto State Park or any other trips by tagging RVshare on social media sites and sending your photos and memories to [email protected]. You may even be featured on their blog.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mount San Jacinto State Park
Late April through early November is the best time to visit Mount San Jacinto State Park. This timeframe provides the most consistent weather conditions, the most prolonged daylight hours, and the lowest level of visitor traffic.
There is a variety of animals that you will find in the park, including mule deer, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and squirrels. There are also over 150 species of birds to see in the park.
There are designated RV spots in Mount San Jacinto State Park. The 30 feet by 50 feet spots can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet long. All of the RV spots have access to water and electricity hookups.
All camping spots at Mount San Jacinto State Park must be reserved in advance. The cost of a campsite ranges from $25 to $45 per night. Some of the campsites also have an additional fee for water and electricity.
Mount San Jacinto State Park is accessible to disabled visitors. There is a paved wheelchair-accessible trail to the summit of San Jacinto Peak, and there are also wheelchair-accessible campsites and picnic areas.