Accessible by paved road, Idyllwild Regional Park operates as a county-managed campground with full hookups for RVs and drive-in access for tent campers. Sites cost $30-$35 per night with advance reservations available. The campground provides electric, water, and sewer connections alongside restrooms with showers.
Most sites sit among trees with natural shade, though campers report uneven terrain and limited privacy between spots. Level RV sites occupy the campground's far end. Trails connect directly from campsites into the surrounding forest. The facility stays within walking distance of Idyllwild town for resupply needs, and campsites near Idyllwild-Pine Cove offer additional options for extended stays in the mountain community.
Description
Popular Idyllwild Park, located on the perimeter of the eclectic mountain village of Idyllwild, boasts 202 acres of beautiful open space, mature forest and breathtaking hiking trails. Idyllwild is a perfect venue for reconnecting with family, friends, nature, and the slower pace of small town mountain life.
Idyllwild Park’s day use area offers a shaded meadow for picnicking and group outings, serving as a pleasant base for hikers, climbers, and explorers. Guests may hike any of the five trails that offer breathtaking scenery and panoramic views. For more adventurous outdoor enthusiasts, enormous granite boulders offer some of the best rock climbing challenges around. The park’s rustic but well-tended campground has 88 lovely forested campsites, each with fire ring and picnic table as well as close proximity to restrooms and showers. Guests may also enjoy group camping offered nearby at RivCoPark's Lawler Lodge and Lawler Alpine Cabins.
Fee Info
Camping: $30-35 per night (Includes 6 people, 2 vehicles) $6 per additional vehicle
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Location
Public CampgroundIdyllwild Regional Park is located in California
Directions
54000 Riverside County Playground Road Idyllwild, CA 92549
Coordinates
33.74359708 N
116.72202567 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 31 usersLast on 4/25/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 44 usersLast on 4/25/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 4/25/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 56 min from San Diego, CA
- 2 hrs 3 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 2 hrs 27 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 50 min from Oxnard, CA











