Availability
Mount San Jacinto State Park lists a water spigot at Round Valley Campground.
Backpacking camp
Round Valley Campground camp area
Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness, California
About this place
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 spigot on-site — treat before drinkingDrinking safety
The park says water from this spigot must be filtered or purified before drinking.
Seasonality
The spigot may run dry. Carry a backup supply and confirm current conditions before departure.
- Round Valley Campground water spigotWater spigot · at the camp areaSeasonal facility — may be dry or shut off · 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 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 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.
- Long Valley Trailhead2.4 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Humber Park Trailhead5.5 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Marion Mountain Trailhead7.0 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Deer Springs Trailhead7.0 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
Map
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- Latitude
- 33.810080° N
- Longitude
- 116.663474° W