Marion Mountain

Clean pit toilets. But overall, the campground needs some attention

Marion Mountain is a cherished destination for me in North County, just over two hours away. Camping during the week offers a delightful opportunity for solitude, where I can fully appreciate nature while following camping etiquette. That said, I would recommend avoiding weekend camping. I've noticed those weekends tend to attract large groups, which I call "Locust campers." These families often come with barking dogs and energetic children, and I recently saw someone use a projector to screen movies late into the night—something I hadn't expected on my trip. I also want to recognize the hard work of the forest rangers and staff who maintain this area. They are committed to providing a great experience, but unfortunately, limited water availability and bathroom maintenance issues reflect resource constraints. We need to keep this in mind when we raise concerns, as it’s not a lack of effort on their part. Let's work together to advocate for the resources we need to enhance our beloved campgrounds.

Great spot for hiking and views

This is one of our favorite campgrounds. The sites along the ridge have spectacular sunsets shows. Being retired, we only camp during the week and often find ourselves to be the only campers in the campground or maybe one or two others. There is no water available but bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Sites are well spaced. We feel so fortunate to have found this haven!

Site 11: No running water this time. There are a lot of insects, be prepared. No service with AT&T and still no open fire use. Very cold at night and decent weather in the day under shade.

Great campground near Marion Mountain trail to head to the San Jacinto peak. We were there Saturday to Monday. Only a few other campers there. There was lots of shade and very quiet campground. My only complaint is that there was no water at the campground, due a broken pipe. Luckily I checked the website and saw this before I headed up there, so I brought water with me. We ended up getting water from Stone Creek Campground at the bottom of the hill for the 2nd day.