Lake Hemet is one of the most popular spots in Southern California for camping and fishing. Surrounded by the majestic beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains, in Mountain Center. Tall pines, manzanitas, sage, and giant pine trees abound! In addition to camping, Lake Hemet offers daily public access to the campground for day use visitors (hours vary by season).
Tahquitz Rock, also known as Lily Rock, is a prominent granite rock formation located in the San Jacinto Mountains near Mountain Center, California. It is a popular destination for rock climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, offering breathtaking views and challenging terrain.
Lake Hemet Dam, located in Mountain Center, California, impounds the South Fork of the San Jacinto River and creates Lake Hemet. The dam and lake are surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest. The dam supplies water to parts of the cities of Hemet and San Jacinto as well as the Garner Valley community of Mountain Center.
Mountain Center is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the San Jacinto Mountains, within western central Riverside County, California. Located along State Route 74 in the San Bernardino National Forest, Mountain Center offers a quiet, elevated lifestyle surrounded by rugged, mountainous terrain and pine trees. Its population is 66 in 2020.
Lake Hemet is one of the most popular spots in Southern California for camping and fishing. Surrounded by the majestic beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains, in Mountain Center, near the charming town of Idyllwild, the scenery is splendid no matter which direction you look. Tall pines, manzanitas, sage, and giant pine trees abound!
