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Mount San Jacinto State Park, Idyllwild, CA

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Mount San Jacinto State Park

A mountain state park in Riverside County with high-country peaks, forests, meadows, and a large trail network reached by tramway or trail.

25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549 · Idyllwild, CA

About Mount San Jacinto State Park

Mount San Jacinto State Park has two sides. The high-country side can be reached by the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway or by steep trails and offers granite peaks, subalpine forest, meadows, and views. San Jacinto Peak, at 10,834 feet, is the highest point in the California State Park System. The Idyllwild side has two campgrounds near a small mountain town. The park includes more than 50 miles of trails, and hikers must have a free wilderness permit to enter the wilderness. Day use parking costs a fee per vehicle, and dogs are allowed only in certain campgrounds, not in the wilderness.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Mount San Jacinto State Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
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    Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

    $25–$50

    The world's largest rotating tramcar ride, climbing 2.5 miles up Chino Canyon to Mount San Jacinto State Park.

    2.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Tahquitz Canyon

    Under $25

    A 1.8-mile loop trail on Agua Caliente tribal land in Palm Springs that climbs to a seasonal 60-foot waterfall, with a visitor center and ranger-led hikes.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    6.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
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    Palm Springs Art Museum

    $25–$50

    A large art museum in downtown Palm Springs with a collection spanning contemporary California, Native American, and modern European art.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    6.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Indian Canyons

    Under $25

    Palm oasis canyons on Agua Caliente tribal land near Palm Springs with hiking trails and a trading post.

    7.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
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    Palm Springs

    No admission fee

    Official visitor info for Palm Springs, from desert resorts and Palm Canyon shopping to the aerial tramway.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    7.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Classic Club

    $50+

    Play an Arnold Palmer designed championship desert golf course near Palm Springs.

    19 mi awayMore like this

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