Marion Mountain Campground

Category: Campground in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California

Address: 52745 Forest Rte 4S02, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549, USA

Phone: +19093822922

Reviews

Cheri Ryan

Aug 20, 2021

This small hidden campground some distance off the main highway is best for vans, mini campers and tents. Quiet; especially mid-week. There is a short spur trail from the campground to the Marion Mountain trail (no bikes). There is a nice viewpoint about 1 mile up this steep trail. The trail connects to the PCT, Deer Springs trail and the San Jacinto summit trail.

Leesa Hinsch

Jun 8, 2021

Fabulous view from site 6. Lots of hiking and great spots to watch the sunset. I loved the wildlife. If you're there at a FF spot, go over to the trash to find the envelopes for check in and payment.....it was not clear to us from the website.

Chien-Chang Chen

Jul 15, 2020

It’s actually the shortcut to the Marion trail. It’s not only save you the distance, it’s easier to find the parking since no one drives to here, not to say a 5 star restroom which didn’t appear in the Marion trailhead. Next time I will hike from here.

Jackie Lopez

Jul 17, 2018

Started here for our hike up to San Jacinto Peak. Absolutely gorgeous trail. One of my favorites of the SoCal Six Pack of Peaks Challenge. Lots of greener you wouldn't expect to see in summer in Southern California. This route was about 14 miles out and back with over 4500 of elevation gain. The view from the top is amazing! A 360 view of the desert, mountains, and ocean, even Catalina on a clear day.

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Questions & Answers

Is there is cell service there? Camping with a baby and want to make sure we have it just in case.

Abigail Kiel | Aug 27, 2020
gianpaul ferioli | Aug 27, 2020

Service is intermittent and patchy at best regardless of carrier, I use Verizon and have had a usable signal at a number of different places throughout the CG but never rely on it being available. Fortunately, one can usu pick up a decent signal just a short distance down the road... I've had multiple bars at Fern Basin, for example.

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Is it first come first serve? Is it open this Sunday and Monday?

cristal trujillo | Aug 27, 2020
anthony Lopez | Aug 27, 2020

I was there a few months back I made reservations online

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is there a length limit on motorhomes

Paul Spires | Aug 28, 2018
Ed Flanders | Aug 28, 2018

There are a few spots that are large enough for a 35 foot motor home. Unfortunately, the best [=3] is not reservable. The road to the campground is narrow and honestly, I have never seen a motor home there. I'm usually the biggest rig with my pop up trailer and truck.

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anybody know if they taking reservation for campsite during this time? or is it first come first serve?

Lam Van | Aug 28, 2018
Daniel Padron | Aug 28, 2018

If nothing has changed they have both reservable and first come first serve sites

any wild life (snakes, bears) i should be aware of while hiking to mt jacinto?

Lam Van | Aug 28, 2018
Jeremiah Perrine | Aug 28, 2018

Snakes, yes. I saw a rattle snake there myself. Also, possibly California black bear and mountain lion

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can you hike up to mtn pacinto peak from this point forward?

Lam Van | Aug 28, 2018
Lam Van | Aug 28, 2018

i mean jacinto

is night hiking allowed here at Marion Mountain?

Lam Van | Aug 28, 2018
Jeremiah Perrine | Aug 28, 2018

I don't believe there are any restrictions as to when you can hike. We didn't even see a ranger the 3 nights we were there.

is night hiking allowed?

Lam Van | Aug 28, 2018
Phil Hsueh | Aug 28, 2018

I don't see why not.

When hiking San Jacinto via Marion Trail there is a campground right at the starting point... is that Marion Mtn Campground? I know there are many campgrounds all bunched together in the same area. Thanks!

Cece Rubin | Aug 28, 2018
steffani mahan | Aug 28, 2018

The trail does start at the parking lot. Witch is where you want to park unless you have a campsite. But it does cross the campground by campsite 11.

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