Mt. San Jacinto State Park

Mount San Jacinto, at 10,834 feet above sea-level, is the second highest peak in Southern California. Due to the high altitude and short growing season the natural habitat in Mount San Jacinto State Park has very little ability to recover from the impact of human activity. To preserve and protect the area everyone entering the park, either for day use or camping, must have a wilderness permit. Day use wilderness permits are free and are available 24 hours a day at the State Park Headquarters office in Idyllwild, Stone Creek campground, or at the Long Valley Ranger Station. Applications for overnight permits will be accepted up to 56 days (8 weeks) in advance; if you apply by mail, send your request in at least 10 days in advance. Sorry, no telephone or FAX requests can be accepted. There are also limitations on group size and dogs. Mount San Jacinto State Park is accessible by the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and lies on the Pacific Crest Trail.