Weekend availability at Marion Mountain
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 9:43 PM PTSold out 3 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Sold out
- Fri, Oct 2Open4/16 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Sold out
- Fri, Oct 16Limited1/16 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open6/16 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Marion Mountain?
as of September 19Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Nov, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Marion Mountain and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 27
- Max rig length
- 20 ft
About this campground
Overview 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. Recreation 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. Facilities 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. Natural Features 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. Nearby Attractions 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.
Getting there
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.
Activities
- FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Fern BasinSan Bernardino National Forest0 mi
- Alandale Fire StationSan Bernardino National Forest1 mi
- Fuller Mill Creek - National Wild & Scenic RiverSan Bernardino National Forest1 mi
- San Jacinto River North Fork - Wild & Scenic RiverSan Bernardino National Forest1 mi
- Black Mountain (San Bernardino)San Bernardino National Forest3 mi
- Black Mountain Fire LookoutSan Bernardino National Forest3 mi
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