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San Bernardino National Forest › San Jacinto Ranger District › California
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› Campsite #7
Campsite #7 at Marion Mountain Campground, CA
$10
Campsite #7
| 8 people | |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | weak |
5/29
5/30
Campsite #7 Features: Back-In parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (5)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 80% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 20% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@SaraM7513074 · Camped on Oct 26, 2023 at Campsite #7
Amazing campground in such an incredibly beautiful area. Conveniently located right next to hiking trails. There are two pit toilets with no sink but there is a spigot though I don't believe the water was potable. Campsites 006, 007, and 008 seemed to be the best in my opinion. No campfires while I was there (Oct-Jan) but still had an amazing experience. Very much looking forward to returning in the future!
@MeganB7687345 · Camped on May 27, 2023 at Campsite #7
We had a great long weekend over 2023 Memorial Day with friends at this campground. Some items to note that aren't totally clear ahead of time:
- There was no camp host but a ranger made regular rounds during the day and was helpful
- Most sites are reservable and are noted with a permanent tag at the site saying to check the entrance board to see if they are already taken. There are also a handful of walk-up only sites that are managed by typical registration papers you attach to the site post.
- There was a lot of confusion about campfires because the emails for our reservation all said no fires, plus there was a sign on the way in saying no fires, yet many people were clearly having wood fires in the site fire pits. I finally asked the ranger and he confirmed that fires WERE allowed that weekend, plus we were allowed to gather wood. I expect this rule changes based on the season/weather, so check with the ranger.
- Many campsites are very sloped so it can be tough to fit two large tents on a site. We managed to get 4 large tents on 2 sites but it was tricky.
- The sites are super close together so it could be a bummer if you get a large party group next to you, but even on Memorial Day weekend everyone on our half of the campground was lights out by 10. Probably big party groups are less common given the small/remote/rustic nature of this campground.
- There was running non-potable water from a spigot near the pit toilets when we visited.
This was a great location and a fun weekend, definitely recommend.
- There was no camp host but a ranger made regular rounds during the day and was helpful
- Most sites are reservable and are noted with a permanent tag at the site saying to check the entrance board to see if they are already taken. There are also a handful of walk-up only sites that are managed by typical registration papers you attach to the site post.
- There was a lot of confusion about campfires because the emails for our reservation all said no fires, plus there was a sign on the way in saying no fires, yet many people were clearly having wood fires in the site fire pits. I finally asked the ranger and he confirmed that fires WERE allowed that weekend, plus we were allowed to gather wood. I expect this rule changes based on the season/weather, so check with the ranger.
- Many campsites are very sloped so it can be tough to fit two large tents on a site. We managed to get 4 large tents on 2 sites but it was tricky.
- The sites are super close together so it could be a bummer if you get a large party group next to you, but even on Memorial Day weekend everyone on our half of the campground was lights out by 10. Probably big party groups are less common given the small/remote/rustic nature of this campground.
- There was running non-potable water from a spigot near the pit toilets when we visited.
This was a great location and a fun weekend, definitely recommend.
@JamieA8056294 · Camped on Jun 3, 2022 at Campsite #7
Love Marion Mt Campground. As always sunset is beautiful. Campsites are well maintained. Bathrooms were clean. No fires allowed so bring propane fire pit.
@BrandonD770 · Camped on Oct 3, 2021 at Campsite #7
Love this spot. great hike to the top.
@TomM822 · Camped on Jul 12, 2021 at Campsite #7
This is an average campground. The spaces are large but there is no privacy from shrubs growing between them so your neighbors are in full view but at least they are at some distance away. There was potable water available at just one spigot and the toilet was reasonably clean. The campground was not full and the people camped near me were quiet and considerate but there is no campground host here and there was loud music and yelling in the evenings and into the night from a couple of sites across the campground. The noise did decrease after 10pm. If you are interested in hiking to the top of Mt San Jacinto this is an excellent place to camp. The trail runs past the campground and is easily accessed. This campground is at the end of a long access road so there is very little in and out traffic which is a plus. This area is hot in the summer, too hot to be in a tent during the day, so plan accordingly.
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