Marion Mountain Campground
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Marion Mountain Campground is open from late May through mid November and is comprised of 25 individual campsites (16 reserved and 9 first-come-first-serve sites). Located approximately 50 miles southeast of San Bernardino and 7 miles north of Idyllwild, the facility is in an alpine forest of pine, cedar, and oak trees at 6,400 feet elevation. Many of the campsites offer panoramic views of sunsets and the surrounding mountain ranges. The San Bernardino National Forest is submitting a proposal to increase fees at various sites across the Forest, and is seeking public input. Keep reading
Please visit San Bernardino National Forest - News & Events (usda.gov) for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal. The popular Marion Mountain Trail is easily accessible from the campground; it leads to other portions of the local trail network including the strenuous 5.4 mile hike to San Jacinto Peak at 10,834 feet elevation. Additional recreation opportunities include lookout towers, scenic overlooks, OHV roads, rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, picnic areas and a nature center. Each campsite has a picnic table and a campfire ring with a grill. Roads and campsite parking spurs are paved. Other amenities include water faucets, trash receptacles and restrooms with vault (pit) toilets. Firewood, restaurants, shops, gas stations and other facilities are available 7 miles south in the town of Idyllwild.
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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