Mount San Jacinto State Park
Notice: Notice 6/17/2026: Mount San Jacinto State Park is currently under fire restrictions — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(951) 659-2607
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Notice 6/17/2026: Mount San Jacinto State Park is currently under fire restrictions
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Mount San Jacinto State Park is a 13,674-acre park in Riverside County, about 5 miles northwest of Palm Springs.
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office — Park Headquarters (Idyllwild) | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park Headquarters (Idyllwild): Everyday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Long Valley Ranger Station: Open every day, hours may vary
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $10 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $10.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the wilderness or on the palm springs tram; the wilderness areas.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only in the Idyllwild and Stone Creek Campground. Dogs not allowed in the wilderness or on the Palm Springs Tram, with exception of service animals. Dogs - Except for trained service animals, all dogs are prohibited in the wilderness areas.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness is a stunning 14,000-acre sanctuary of natural beauty with stunning vistas and challenging trails for hikers and climbers of all skill levels. Traverse through a network of over 50 miles of trails, ranging from leisurely strolls through pine-scented forests to strenuous ascents to panoramic viewpoints. Encounter diverse wildlife and unique ecosystems as you immerse yourself in this pristine wilderness. Whether you're camping in the high-country or venturing up the Palm Spring Aerial Tramway, there is something for everyone at Mount San Jacinto.
Visitors can pay in-person at the Park Headquarters at the Idyllwild Campground (credit card and cash accepted exact change is appreciated) or with the LAZ parking app.
Camping Fees
Developed Campgrounds
Primitive Wilderness Campgrounds
- Camping Permit: $5.00/person
- Wilderness Camping Permit Application
- Disabled Discount Pass (1/2 price day use and camping)*
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, Hike-and-Bike Campsites, Remote Camping, RV/Trailer Campsites w/Hookups, RV Access
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHikingHorseback ridingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Mount San Jacinto State Park is mostly a designated wilderness area enjoyed by hikers and backpackers. The park offers two drive-in campgrounds near the town of Idyllwild, each with accessible campsites. An aerial tramway is operated by Palm Springs Aerial Tram. Tram accessibility and other information at 888-515-TRAM. The park is west of Palm Springs and north of Idyllwild, off Highway 243. Phone 951-659-2607.
Camping
Idyllwild Campground. Accessible campsites are available. A restroom with showers is accessible and offers adjacent accessible parking. The campfire center includes spaces for wheelchairs.
Stone Creek Campground.  Accessible campsites and no-flush restrooms are available at this campground. No showers are available. The campfire center permits wheelchair access.
Read more from the park
Trails
The Panoramic Point Interpretive Trail is a 0.67 mile accessible loop trail winding through a lovely mixed conifer forest to a panoramic overlook point. The trailhead is in the Stone Creek Campground area of the park near campsite #14, off State Route 243. The surface is compacted aggregate and soil. There are several armored crossings on the trail that water flows over the trail during rain events that might be challenging for some users. The majority of the trail has slopes of 5% to 8% with intermittent sections with slopes less than 5% and up to 12% for drainage crossings. This trail has panels with many touchable elements and an audio tour (downloadable) that should make it more useful to persons with low vision and others. The audio tour is available for download here: Panorama Point Audio Tour. There are two accessible parking spaces available at the trail entrance and accessible restrooms in the campground. .
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Panoramic Point Interpretive Trail 5.7% Average 4 FT Average Aggregate & Soil
12% Maximum 5% Maximum 4 FT Minimum
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 25905 Highway 243
Idyllwild, CA 92549 - Nearest town
- Palm Springs — about 5 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.8394, -116.6134
- Phone
- (951) 659-2607
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Riverside, take Interstate 10 East to Hwy 243 South to the park. From San Diego, take Interstate 15 North to 215 North, exit Hwy 74 east to Hwy 243 north to the park.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Trail at Mount San Jacinto State Park 2021.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Librarybell
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology