Availability
North Fork San Jacinto River is mapped within 0.5 mile of the camp-area marker. This is map evidence, not a real-time flow report.
Backpacking camp
Little Round Valley Campground camp area
Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness, California
About this place
Little Round Valley Campground is an official designated overnight location reached by the pinned agency trail route shown in Kampilo.
A reservation or permit is still required, and the map does not guarantee site availability or current access.
Water planning
Water at this camp
Seasonal natural water nearbyDrinking safety
Natural water is not verified potable. Filter and disinfect it or boil it according to the linked land-manager guidance before drinking.
Seasonality
North Fork San Jacinto River is classified as intermittent and may be dry.
- North Fork San Jacinto RiverRiver or stream · 0.3 mi awaySeasonal/intermittent — may be dry · Treat before drinkingOfficial source
Fire planning
Campfire & stove rules
No fires or barbecuesCampfires
Campfires and barbecues are prohibited in Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness, including at the four designated wilderness campgrounds.
Backpacking stoves
Portable stove with shutoff allowed. Cooking is limited to a portable camp stove with an on/off switch at the designated campsite.
Permit
The State Wilderness camping permit is required; the park does not identify a separate California Campfire Permit for the permitted stove.
Current restrictions
Check State Park notices before departure because extreme-fire-danger orders can further restrict flame devices.
Seasonal access
Closures & seasonal access
The state and federal wilderness remains winter terrain rather than a summer-only destinationPlace closure
No recurring date-based closure of Little Round Valley Campground is published. The source-connected approach conditions below and temporary emergency orders still control access.
Seasonal access
Source-connected approaches: Deer Springs Trailhead, Marion Mountain Trailhead, Humber Park Trailhead, and 1 more. The state and federal wilderness remains winter terrain rather than a summer-only destination. Roads, the Palm Springs tram, snow, ice, heat, and fire orders can independently control access.
Before driving
Check State Park notices, National Forest alerts, tram operations when relevant, and current snow conditions for the selected side of the mountain.
Mapped approaches
Choose a trailhead for Little Round Valley Campground camp area
Each option has a sourced trail route to this camp area. Choose one to open its itinerary builder with this destination in context.
- Marion Mountain Trailhead3.4 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Deer Springs Trailhead5.7 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Long Valley Trailhead6.7 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Humber Park Trailhead8.3 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
Map
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- Latitude
- 33.814699° N
- Longitude
- 116.700954° W