Stone Creek Campground is located in Mount San Jacinto State Park, between Hemet and Palm Springs. The San Jacinto Mountains are well known for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway which runs from near Palms Springs to an elevation of 8,500 feet near the summit of 10,834-foot San Jacinto Peak. Mount San Jacinto State Park's campgrounds and headquarters are on the west side of the mountain range, along Highway 243 and 74. Trails lead up through the park's wilderness area and connect with the tramway.
Visitors to Stone Creek Campground enjoy hiking on local trails. A majority of the park is designated as wilderness. Permits to enter the wilderness are required even for day hikes.
Stone Creek Campground has 48 campsites. Twelve campsites are designated for RVs or trailers only. Another 12 can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Twenty-two campsites are set aside for tents only. Campsites are among pines and manzanitas, offering some privacy.
| Stone Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Stone Creek Campground Location: | Highway 243 south 13 miles from Banning |
| Elevation: | 5,900 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway Cities: | Riverside - 52 miles
San Diego - 116 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 48 |
| Camping Season: | Open early May through October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 covered by campground fee, additional $10 per night for each extra vehicle if space allows |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| Stone Creek Campground and Park Information: | {951} 659-2607 |
| Reservations for Stone Creek Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Reservations are available for camping dates from early May through October. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. . |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 24 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | #1 24, and #31
Accessible restrooms and other features are provided. |
| Fees: | Standard site - $20 per night
< Electric hook-up - $35 |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Stone Creek Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Stone Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water, campfire circle |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Campground map: | Mount San Jacinto State Park Campgrounds Map |
| Attractions near Stone Creek Campground: | Panorama Point Trail (universal access, 1-mile loop to scenic viewpoint), Fuller Mill Creek Picnic Area, park headquarters, Visitor Center, hiking trails, Idyllwild Nature Center, Humber Park, Devil's Slide Trail to Tahquitz Peak |
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservations website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the provided parking space.
Winter conditions may require chains to reach the campground.
Designated Accessible sites in the state park are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
The 14,000-acre Mount San Jacinto State Park offers a wilderness experience less than two hours from San Diego or Los Angeles. Campers at Stone Creek Campground can enjoy all the attractions in the state park as well as the surrounding National Forest.
Check San Jacinto State Park for any campground updates.
