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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$5/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
19 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
No Pets
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PO Box 308, 25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
Backpackers who want a high-alpine basecamp with real solitude will find this delivers. Summer midweek slots open up trails to the summit and wildflower meadows, and the Round Valley Loop is right out your tent door. Bring a filter; the water spigot can run dry.
Reservations require a physical letter with a check or money order mailed weeks ahead, campfires are banned, no bear lockers mean you're responsible for your own food hang, and the vault toilets draw consistent complaints. Anyone expecting drive-in access won't find it here.
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Summer brings the most reliable access and comfortable conditions. Daytime highs run from the mid-50s to mid-70s°F, with nights dropping into the 30s–50s. Trails clear of snow by late June, opening up wildflower displays and full trail access. July and August bring afternoon monsoon thunderstorms, so start hikes early. Winter transforms the area into a snowshoe destination. Weekends fill quickly in summer, so book ahead or visit midweek.
Summer offers most reliable access, mild temps, and peak season use with clear skies.
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The Round Valley Campground is a remote, primitive wilderness camping area located within the Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness. It features basic amenities such as vault toilets and a seasonal water spigot that may run dry and requires filtering or purification before use. Campfires are strictly prohibited, although chemical stoves are allowed. Trash must be packed out, and there are no wildlife-proof food lockers available.
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