State Park · California

Mount San Jacinto State Park

Location: Riverside County, California
Nearest town: 5.1 miles northeast of Idyllwild
Type: State Park

About Mount San Jacinto State Park

Old-growth forest stands within the boundaries here, land recognized by the Old-Growth Forest Network for trees that have never been logged. The park sits in the San Jacinto Mountains, part of the Peninsular Ranges, and most of its acreage falls inside the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Its position places it within reach of both the Greater Los Angeles and San Diego metropolitan areas.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Mount San Jacinto State Park is in Riverside County, California, 5.1 miles northeast of Idyllwild. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.