Stone Creek Campground

Open — Open seasonally spring through fall. Reservations available through ReserveCalifornia.com.

About

Stone Creek Campground is a developed campground in Mount San Jacinto State Park, situated approximately 5 miles north of Idyllwild on Highway 243 at an elevation of about 5,400 feet. The campground features 44 sites nestled among pine and manzanita trees, offering a more primitive mountain camping experience compared to other developed campgrounds in the park. Sites include tent camping and electric hookup options, though full hookups are not available. The campground provides essential amenities including water spigots, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings or barbeques at each site. There is also a day-use picnic area, amphitheater, and nature trail. The maximum trailer length is 24 feet, with a maximum of two vehicles and eight people per site. Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM. Stone Creek serves as an excellent gateway to the Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness, a sprawling 14,000-acre wilderness area with numerous hiking trails and mountain peaks exceeding 10,000 feet in elevation. The campground operates seasonally during spring, summer, and fall months. Reservations can be made through ReserveCalifornia.com.

Directions

Located on Highway 243, approximately 5 miles north of Idyllwild.

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