Mt San Jacinto State Park
Palm Springs, CA 92262-1827
Phone: (760) 323-3107
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The Setting
Most of Mount San Jacinto State Park is wilderness, containing three mountain peaks, higher than 10,000 feet in elevation. The mountain's peaks offer spectacular views of nearby desert and mountain ranges. Visitors can drive into the park from the park's west side or ride a tram 2.5 miles up the mountain on the East side. Hikers and backpackers need wilderness permits.
The Facility
Campsites are spread across two different campgrounds: Idyllwild and Stone Creek; the latter is open to fishing. All the campgrounds have restrooms, but there are no showers, dump stations or hook-ups.
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Insider Tips
Drive in from the west or take the tramway up from the east. You can't drive up from Palm Springs.
Campgrounds subject to pet restrictions.
Secure food against potential bear attacks.
User Reviews for Mt San Jacinto State Park
11/22/2006 Posted by dmenkes
When summiting San Jacinto, you can either do the 5.5mi trek up from the Tram (Called Tram to Clouds) or from the base to the Tram (Cactus to Tram) or from the base to the summit (called Cactus to Clouds--the single most difficult day hike in the US!). I've only done Tram to Clouds and had a blast! The summit's about 11,000ft and the views are breathtaking! Some cell phone carries work at the summit, though mine didn't. I'd love to come back in the winter for some snowshoeing/winter camping. Lots of tree cover from the Tram to the summit.
Pros: absolutely beatiful
Cons: gets dangerously hot in the summer; bring lots of water!
