Hurkey Creek Park Campground

Mountain Center, CA

4.6(643 reviews)

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About this campground

Hurkey Creek Park Campground in Mountain Center California offers many outdoor activities including a seasonal creek located within the park, fishing at Lake Hemet, hiking, and biking trails. Hurkey Creek Trail leads out the back of the park into USFS public land and other trails are a short ride or drive away. Many trails enter National Forest Wilderness, where a permit is required. Though horses are not allowed on the trails within Hurkey Creek, an equestrian trail that runs along the perimeter of the park connects with McCall Equestrian Campground less than 5 miles away. 130 individual campsites for overnight or extended stays of up to 14 days, as well as large group camping areas in 5 separate loops that can accommodate 80-100 campers each. (Riverside County Park) The campsites are located in a forested setting with roads that wind through the trees.Not a lot of privacy between sites there are a mix of them for tent or RV camping. Restrooms and water available. See the park in standard format

What campers say

Hurkey Creek Park is a well-maintained, pine-lined campground with a small creek, spacious sites and shady spots that make it popular for tent and trailer camping. Visitors report quiet evenings, excellent stargazing, and family-friendly features like a creek play area and a playground. Park staff and rangers are described as helpful, and facilities are generally clean. Expect hot daytime temperatures and cooler nights in summer, plus seasonal bugs and occasional fire restrictions — plan for camp stoves if fires are banned. Cell reception can be limited for many carriers. There is some highway noise near certain sites and it’s a short drive to nearby towns.

Our summary of 643 traveler reviews.