Camp ObserverMarion Mountain
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Camp site features
Across 16 camp sites:
- Picnic table: all 16 sites
- Pets allowed: all 16 sites
- Longest rig: 20 ft
- Largest party: 8 people
Directions
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.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 2 PM.
Reviews
Aishya B
Loop:Mari
Site:
Reviewed 8 days ago
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Adam D
Loop:Mari
Site:
Reviewed 23 days ago
Great location to camp and hike from, especially if you are doing the shorter (but steep) Marion Mtn Trailhead. Bathrooms were not bad, stocked with TP. No potable water was available when we were there mid/late July.
Molly F
Loop:Mari
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
The campsites at Marion Mountain are beautiful and well-kept, although we were glad we heeded prior warnings and brought a rake to even out the ground in order to pitch our tent. It’s a great home-base to explore the mountain and the natural features and hiking options around Idyllwild. It’s also a short, convenient drive into town. The campsites are very close together, so be prepared to get cozy with your neighbors! On Fridays and weekends there are lots of children, families, loud music, etc. The vault toilet facilities at Marion Mountain are awful, with human waste, rodent feces, spiders and ants everywhere. You could hear the rodents squeaking and scurrying around in the walls and vents behind the toilets when using them.
Ben G
Loop:Mari
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
It was an out of the way campground that was clean and quiet. Trails all around to explore and had a Great sunset view to the west.
Taryn B
Loop:Mari
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Small campground with great views. Trails accessible right from the campground. This far into the summer season, there was already a fire ban and no water at all at campground. It was no problem just check with the ranger station before planning your trip so you're prepared.
No host on site, so unfortunately not all campers are respectful and following rules (fires during ban). We had lots of trash left behind at our site and had to do a pick up before setting up our stuff.
Michelle M
Loop:Mari
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
I've always loved this site. I love its remoteness and the quiet. I love that it's fairly empty and peaceful.
