Campground
San Bernardino National Forest, California
Marion Mountain campground offers about two dozen campsites for both tent and small RV / van camping.
The Marion Mountain Campground offers a beautiful retreat in the San Bernardino National Forest.
The 11.8-mile Marion Mountain Trail is the shortest route up the mountain, but also quite strenuous in areas.
Know before you arrive
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Official campground guide
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
The Marion Mountain Campground offers a beautiful retreat in the San Bernardino National Forest. It provides access to a number of hiking trails that lead to some of the most spectacular views of Southern California.
The San Bernardino National Forest is submitting a proposal to increase fees at various sites across the Forest and is seeking public input. Please visit the https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal.
• Marion Mountain campground offers about two dozen campsites for both tent and small RV / van camping. All campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are available within the campground.
• Please be aware that potable (safe for drinking) water may or may not be available at this campground. Please plan accordingly.
Visitors enjoy sport climbing on rocks within the campground. Hiking on the nearby Marion Mountain Trail, which leads to San Jacinto Peak, is also available. Views from the peak extend to the ocean and across the Palm Desert, as well as the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains on a clear day.
The 11.8-mile Marion Mountain Trail is the shortest route up the mountain, but also quite strenuous in areas. Shorter hikes can be enjoyed on other nearby trails.
The campground is located in a forested area at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Mature cedar and pine trees provide ample shade and privacy between campsites.
The campground is located approximately 50 miles from San Bernardino, California, and seven miles north of Idyllwild, which is popular for its small-town atmosphere and variety of shops and restaurants.
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 | Management | $33.97 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 | Management | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 | Management | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Nov 10, 2027 | Management | $33.97 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Nov 10, 2027 | Management | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Nov 10, 2027 | Management | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Nov 10, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Nov 10, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Nov 10, 2028 | Management | $33.97 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Nov 10, 2028 | Management | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Nov 10, 2028 | Management | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Nov 10, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Nov 10, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
From Interstate 10 in Banning, take Highway 243 south for about 20 miles to Alandale. Travel east on Stone Creek Campground Road for about 2 miles to Marion Mountain Campground.
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