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Tamarack Valley Campground

Tamarack Valley is a primitive wilderness campground in Mount San Jacinto State Park offering 8 backcountry tent sites accessible year-round via hiking trail.

The campground features vault toilets and a maximum occupancy of 15 people per site; a $5 per person wilderness camping permit (cash or check) is required and can be obtained at the Idyllwild or Long Valley Ranger Stations.

This remote, foot-access-only location provides solitude for backpackers seeking a true wilderness experience away from developed facilities.


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