Mount San Jacinto State Park Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness is a stunning 14,000-acre sanctuary of natural beauty with stunning vistas and challenging trails for hikers and climbers of all skill levels Traverse through a network of over 50 miles of trails, ranging from leisurely strolls through pine-scented forests to strenuous ascents to panoramic viewpoints
Camping - California State Parks Developed Campgrounds Mount San Jacinto State Park has two (2) developed campgrounds accessible from Highway 243 The Idyllwild Campground is located in the town of Idyllwild and within walking distance of many shops and restaurants It offers amenities like full hook-up and electric campsites, flush toilets, and coin-operated showers
Plan Your Visit - California State Parks Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness is a stunning 14,000-acre sanctuary of natural beauty with stunning vistas and challenging trails for hikers and climbers of all skill levels Traverse through a network of over 50 miles of trails, ranging from leisurely strolls through pine-scented forests to strenuous ascents to panoramic viewpoints
Hiking Trails - California State Parks The trail system across the San Jacinto Mountains is shared between both Mount San Jacinto State Park and the San Bernardino National Forest; in fact, many trails on the Idyllwild side begin on National Forest land but then cross into the Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness Because of this seamless transition between trail systems, both the State Park and National Forest will honor each other
Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness - California State Parks Mount San Jacinto Our Mission The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation
Mount San Jacinto State Park CCC Features - California State Parks Mount San Jacinto State Park offers two drive-in campgrounds near the town of Idyllwild Mount San Jacinto stands 10,834 feet above sea level and is the second highest mountain range in Southern California
Permits - California State Parks Mt San Jacinto State Park PO Box 308 Idyllwild, CA 92549 A completed Wilderness Camping Permit application Be sure to include the license plate number of any vehicles you’re leaving at the trailhead or tramway parking lot Incomplete applications will be rejected A check or money order addressed to California State Parks
Activities - California State Parks California State Parks Mount San Jacinto State Park is an exceptional outdoor classroom for your students to learn in Located at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the park is a perfect example of a sub-alpine environment filled with towering pines, craggy peaks, and woodland animals Park staff and volunteers conduct outdoor, guided programs to schools and youth groups (weather
Mount San Jacinto State Park - California State Parks The deeply weathered summit of Mount San Jacinto stands 10,834 feet above sea level; it is the second highest mountain range in southern California The mountain’s magnificent granite peaks, subalpine forests, and fern-bordered mountain meadows offer a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy a scenic, high-country wilderness area
In-Person Field Trips to Mt. San Jacinto State Park Transport your students to the high-altitudes of Mt San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness via the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world's longest and steepest rotating car!