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Popular Idyllwild Park, located on the perimeter of the eclectic mountain village of Idyllwild, boasts 202 acres of beautiful open space, mature forest, breathtaking hiking trails, and a fascinating Nature Center. Recognized as one of America’s cleanest forests, 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, some providing direct access to the Idyllwild Nature Center. For more adventurous outdoor enthusiasts, enormous granite boulders offer some of the best rock climbing challenges around. Nearby Lake Fulmor or Lake Hemet offer fishing opportunities for both casual and dedicated anglers. In winter, snow sledding is a popular activity when weather permits. 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.

A short walk into town offers spectacular dining, leisurely shopping, and a variety of entertainment experiences served up with a small town vibe. Idyllwild was recently named among the “100 Best Small Art Towns in America” and every August for nearly two decades has hosted the acclaimed “Jazz in the Pines” festival which raises funds for local art programs. The Idyllwild area certainly lives up to its name: an idyllic destination set amid the truly beautiful wilderness of the San Jacinto Mountains. With so many different attractions, the only challenge is deciding whether to try to find time for everything or simply do nothing at all!

Park guides and more information are available at Riverside County Park District Headquarters or at Idyllwild Park.

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*Passport America discounts are not applicable with other discounts.