State: Southern California
Address 1: 25905 Hwy 243
Address 2: Mount San Jacinto State Park
City: Idyllwild
Zip: 92549
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 50
Free: No
About: Most of Mount San Jacinto State Park is wilderness, containing three mountain peaks, higher than 10,000 feet in elevation. The mountain’s high point offer spectacular views of nearby desert and mountain ranges. Visitors can ride into the park from the park’s west side or ride a tram 2.5 miles up the mountain.
Directions: Driving directions for Stone Creek Campground: From I-10E exit 8th St. in Banning, California, turn right onto 8th St. then left on Lincoln St, then right on San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. From I-10W exit Hargrove St, turn left onto Hargrove St, then right on Lincoln St. then left on San Gorgonio Ave/Highway 243. Go South on 243 for approximately 20 miles just past the Alandale Fire Station. Go east (left) at Azalea Trails Rd (Stone Creek Campground Road) for 1/4 mile. The park is accessible via Highway 243 from Idyllwild.