Situated just miles from the city of Idyllwild, and a couple minutes from Lake Hemet, Hurkey Creek is a great weekend get-a-way!
Most of the campground is wooded, which is optimal for those warm spring days
Hurkey Creek also offers a simple, wooden amphitheater that you can reserve beforehand for any group activities
This is one of my family's favorite locations for group camping trips
You can easily reserve sites ahead of time, which makes planning a weekend outing with friends simple
Many of the sites are large enough for an RV, and tenting is easy due to the flat campsites and generous clusters of trees
If you want to go for a quick walk or a several-mile-long hike, there is the Idyllwild Discovery Center just 10 minutes down the road!
They offer a few short hikes on premises, but the volunteers are happy to assist you in finding a hike that is a little more challenging near by
The views from the Discovery Center alone are spectacular!
Additionally, the trails are well-maintained which is a definite bonus!
One of my absolute favorite things about Idyllwild is the bountiful abundance of manzanita bushes. I have never seen blossoms on them before this trip. The blooms were stunning!
Due to Native Americans living off of the land, there are still areas where you can observe mortars or grinding rocks
At the Discovery Center, there is an 8 minute walk to a nearby viewpoint
There is a bench atop the viewpoint that is perfect for taking a moment to stop and linger on the surrounding beauty
It is also a fabulous picture opportunity!
Upon heading back to Hurkey Creek Campground, it is late into the afternoon and the sun is beginning to set over the hills to the west...
It is a great time for bike riding...
and field games on one of the large, grassy lawns!
Hurkey Creek is ideal for a short weekend, but I would not recommend it for longer than three or four days. However, is it still a lovely travel destination for a weekend away!
No comments:
Post a Comment