Mount San Jacinto State Park 
25905 Highway 243
Riverside, CA 92549
951-659-2607
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=636
State Park: Birding, Camp, Hike, Picnic, Walk
The deeply weathered summit of Mount San Jacinto stands 10,804 feet above sea level, the highest point in the San Jacinto Range and second highest in Southern California. No more than a two hour drive from either Los Angeles or San Diego, the mountain’s magnificent granite peaks, subalpine forests, and fern-bordered mountain meadows offer a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy a scenic, high-country wilderness area. The park offers two drive-in campgrounds near the town of Idyllwild. Most of the park is a designated wilderness area enjoyed by hikers and backpackers.