Reviews

trevor nunez

Wonderful state park known for it's large number of Joshua trees and rugged,massive rock climbing areas. Easy walking areas with amazing desert scenery. If you go on a weekend, get there early, if not be prepared for a long line at the entry.

Madhumathi Sakthivel

The homes near Idylwild are moderately difficult. Helps to take water and plan on taking breaks if you are not used to strenuous hikes. The views are exceptional

Tammy Holbrook

Excellent hiking trails. So beautiful when you get to the top of the mountain.

Paul Roth

Okay, some basics. Mt San Jacinto State Park is huge and actually a wilderness rather than a typical Park. The place where the Palm Springs tram drops you off is up near the peak, far far from 25905 CA-243, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549. The ranger here said there's no road to get there, you have to tram or do a steep 7 mile one way hike. This Google Map location should actually be called the CAMPGROUND for this "California State Park" as that's all that's here. The huge trees and restrooms are nice tho.

Hiker Shirl

I loved the atmosphere of this campground with its incredibly tall trees. I only gave it a 4 star because many of the tent sites were badly eroded as well as the parking places for them. Electric sites are available however it appeared that the only site w/ water hook up was the handicap site next to the rest room.

rory

Really beautiful in autumn. There are multiple easy trails/loops that would be manageable for small children. However, not the best for disabled people as the way down from the visitor center is steep and may be difficult to go up and down.

Vadim Solodukhin

The most convenient way to get to the park is via the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. It will elevate you to 8,516 feet (about 2,6 km.) $15 parking + $33 cable car will get you Incredible photo opportunities (plus a couple of hiking trails.)

DexsLab

Rode the tram up to the station, and made the 10 mile round trip hike to the summit of San Jacinto Peak! I’m from the east coast, so this was an experience unlike anything else! I won’t lie, we came blissfully unaware and underprepared for the strain of high altitude hiking, but we got the job done and made it home! I learned AFTER the hike, that San Jacinto Peak is one of the USA Ultra 57’s! Now I don’t think this means I’m gonna go climb Rainier tomorrow, but I’d like to do as many Ultras as I can! Chase what makes you feel alive people! I will forever be grateful I made this journey, so far from home. I hope I can inspire others to do the same!

Beth W

Lots of great trails here. Make sure to pick up a free permit at the ranger station in town that covers the trail you're planning to hike. Mt. San Jacinto permits are picked up at the Ranger station and permits for other hikes can be picked up/self-issued at the State Park office. There will be a ranger checking and you will get turned away if you don't have the appropriate permit. Overnight/Wilderness permits can be submitted up to 8 weeks in advance and cost $5/person, with groups up to 15 people. You will also need a parking pass (America the Beautiful, Adventure Pass, etc.) for any vehicles parked at the trailhead.

Kimberly Selene Najera Valenzuela

This place is incredible .. we visited it in the month of November, we attended due to the snowfall, the place with this weather is amazing, everything surrounded by snow is very beautiful. Access starts with a cost of $ 8 dollars for parking, within the costs are 27 dollars for adults and 16 for children, they have a choice of 36 dollars and your walk includes dinner in their restaurant which has an incredible park view , although you can buy it only after 4:30 pm. You can bring your own food and eat on site, they have 2 restaurants and fast food with regular prices. It is very worthwhile, the best I think is to visit it early to reach the greatest possible daylight and thus appreciate the whole journey. It is an appropriate place for the whole family and a tip is to wear appropriate clothing, at least in winter to warm up well and wear appropriate shoes and water. I highly recommend it, I will definitely return.