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Marion Mountain

San Bernardino National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundIdyllwild / San JacintoCalifornia⭐ 4.0 (74)
Marion Mountain
🟢 8 open windows as of Oct 12 — soonest Sun Oct 18–Wed Oct 21
3 of the last 79 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 55m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 18 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Marion Mountain in California has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Oct 18–Wed Oct 21. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, MARI #017–MARI #020 next to each othersites #001, #002, #006, #007, #008, #010, #011, #012, #015, #017, #018, #019, #020, #022, #024
Tue Oct 20 – Fri Oct 233 nightsbook these dates →sites #021
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, MARI #019–MARI #022 next to each othersites #001, #002, #006, #007, #008, #011, #012, #015, #017, #019, #020, #021, #022, #024
Mon Oct 26 – Thu Oct 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #010
Tue Oct 27 – Fri Oct 303 nightsbook these dates →sites #018
Sat Oct 31 – Tue Nov 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #008
Sun Nov 1 – Wed Nov 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #018, #020
Sun Nov 1 – Tue Nov 32 nightsbook these dates →sites #006
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 9.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ EVgo9.9 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger10.0 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America10.4 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Marion Mountain over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 4–24 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~89 mi from LA💵 $20–$33.97/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding🎥 37K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.0★★★★☆73 ratings
5★33
4★25
3★6
2★2
1★7
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.5/4
T-Mobile0.8/4
AT&T0.6/4
Sprint retired0.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Marion Mountain FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Marion Mountain?

Marion Mountain in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Marion Mountain?

Campsite fees at Marion Mountain run about $20–$33.97/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Marion Mountain when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Marion Mountain often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Marion Mountain?

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Marion Mountain over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 4–24 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Marion Mountain a good campground?

Marion Mountain holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 74 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Marion Mountain?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Marion Mountain, Verizon rates highest at 1.5 out of 5 from 24 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Marion Mountain located?

Marion Mountain is located in Idyllwild / San Jacinto, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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