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Mount San Jacinto State Park
Park · Idyllwild · Riverside County · California
Are dogs allowed at Mount San Jacinto State Park?
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the Idyllwild and Stone Creek Campground. Dogs not allowed in the wilderness or on the Palm Springs Tram, with exception of service animals.
- Leash
- Required
- Maximum leash length
- 6 feet
- Official restrictions
- Dogs allowed only in the Idyllwild and Stone Creek Campground. Dogs not allowed in the w…
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Official restrictions | Dogs allowed only in the Idyllwild and Stone Creek Campground. Dogs not allowed in the wilderness or on the Palm Springs Tram, with exception of service animals. | [1] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Leash | Requiredagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feetagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Leaving your dog alone | Not allowedagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
Rules in every California state park
- Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and physically under your control at all times.
- Dogs may not be left unattended. Overnight campers must keep dogs in a tent or vehicle.
- Unless an area is specifically designated for dogs on leash, dogs are not allowed in buildings, undeveloped areas or on trails.
- Clean up after your dog.
- Proof of vaccinations and a valid dog license may be required.
Source: [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked October 26, 2026
Location
25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, 92549 · Riverside County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by California State Parks. Official page
Sources
- Visiting State Parks With Your Dog (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
Mount San Jacinto State Park | Dogs Allowed? Yes | Dogs allowed only in the Idyllwild and Stone Creek Campground. Dogs not allowed in the wilderness or on the Palm Springs Tram, with exception of service animals.
- Visiting State Parks With Your Dog: statewide rules (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at ALL times and physically under your control.
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Mount San Jacinto State Park (Idyllwild, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs allowed only in the Idyllwild and Stone Creek Campground. Dogs not allowed in the wilderness or on the Palm Springs Tram, with exception of service animals. Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/mount-san-jacinto-state-park/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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