Idyllwild Park Campground California
54000 Riv. Co. Playground RoadIdyllwild, California 92549
951 659-2656
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Idyllwild Park campground has 88 campsites set among large pine and mature oak trees about 1 mile north of the town of Idyllwild. A seasonal creek (Lily Creek) also passes near the campground.
Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets and trash collection. There are no hookups or dump station here. Firewood is available to purchase from the camp host. Cell service is fair in the area and pets are welcome on a leash.
Idyllwild Park – Area Recreation
The Riverside County Park includes 202 acres and is tucked into a canyon of granite boulders at the 5,000 foot level in the San Jacinto Mountains. The Park also has a playground, picnic/day-use area and an amphitheater. Outdoor recreation includes hiking and mountain biking 5 trails, rock climbing, picnicking and wildlife viewing. You can also cast your fishing line in the water at nearby Lake Fulmor or Lake Hemet.
Campers can also enjoy visiting the village of Idyllwild (recently named “100 Best Small Art Towns in America”).
Other Riverside County Parks you may consider include Hurkey Creek and Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area.
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Best Campsites
9, 15, 17, 26, 50
Regions
Campsite Types
- ADA
- Camper Van
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
5,000
# of Campsites:
88
Amenities
- Amphitheater
- BBQ Grills
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service Fair
- Drinking Water
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Recycling Center
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- Trash Collection
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Rock Climbing
- Stargazing
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
Idyllwild Park Photos
Idyllwild Park Comments & Reviews
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Had a blast it’s not secluded but was a wonderful safe place for a family camp out
We had 21 family members in 4 shady sites with 6 tents and had tons of room for the kids to run around. Sites 47 through 50 were perfect for us, in between 2 restrooms a short walk away (one had a shower in men’s and another in women’s). Hand soap and paper towels in restrooms but no outlets. Close to the village for grocery runs, pizza parlor, etc. Clean campground…loved it!
Love this campground. Family centric camping – no wild parties or late night generators. Volunteers run the front desk and took good care of us during our stay. Catrine was the best!She moved oursite when she saw we were next to a large group and offered us easy to follow directions for hiking and the village.
One of my favorite campgrounds. Quiet park. Well maintained. Lots of shady spots. Great hiking. It seems to attract campers, not partiers. Only about a mile and half from the village, so you can easily walk there and shop or eat if you want.
Hi, is #7 suitable for a roof top tent on a wagon? Cant work out where the parking is….. is it flat ?
Hi Michael,
The parking area is the dirt/leave covered area on the other side of the sign post. It has a bit of a slope and has room for a 12 foot maximum RV. There are some trees fairly close to the parking area but I do not believe the branches would interfere with a roof top tent.
thanks for your prompt response, we took 26 instead as the slope on 7 looks a little too steep
I agree, and site #26 is nice (one of our favorites). Have fun!
Hi, we have a 5yr old and 3yr old, which sites would be the most quiet and not on a slope?
Hi April,
I’d start with our favorite Idyllwild Park campsites are: 9, 15, 17, 26 and 50. We pick those based on location (view, away from other campsites, privacy), as well as being away from high-traffic areas, and size.
You might also consider campsites on the parameter (but double check photos for size, etc.): 7, 16, 31, 37, 38, 78, 79, 91, 92, 95.
Going on a family campout, trying to book a site near the rest of the family. Looking at 33, does anyone know how bad the slope is at this site.