U.S. Forest Service · Arapaho National Forest · CO

Idlewild Campground

IDLEWILDPhoto · Vista Recreation
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
25Sites
30 ftMax rig

The place

Idlewild Campground is off US Highway 40, just south of Winter Park. The campground is well located for hiking, biking, fishing, as well as wildlife viewing and sightseeing. Recreation Hiking, biking, and fishing are all accessible near the campground. Nearby Berthoud Pass is known for its scenic drive. Facilities Idlewild Campground has 24 non-electric single sites for camping that can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. All campsites are equipped with a tent pad, picnic table, metal fire ring, and bear-resistant food storage locker. Additional facilities include restrooms, trash service and drinking water. Keep reading

A campground host is on site. Natural Features Idlewild Campground sits at 9,000' elevation, along the Fraser River as it runs from its source near Berthoud Pass to its confluence with the Colorado River. Nearby trailheads and 4x4 roads provide access to the Vasquez Wilderness Area, as well as the west side of historic Rollins Pass. The Fraser River Trail runs near the campground, providing a paved path for hiking and biking that connects the towns of Winter Park and Fraser. Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months. Nearby Attractions The campground has access to Winter Park via the Fraser River Trail, a road and bike/walking path. Grocery shopping and restaurants are available in the towns of Winter Park and Fraser. The Arapaho National Recreation Area and western portal of Rocky Mountain National Park are within an hour's drive. Charges & Cancellations Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

The sites · 25

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Idlewild1rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild10rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild11rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild12rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild13rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild14management30 ft
Idlewild15rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild16rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild17rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild18rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild19rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild2rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild20rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild21rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild22rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild23rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild24rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild25rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild3rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild4rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild5rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild6rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild7rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild8rv nonelectric30 ft
Idlewild9rv nonelectric30 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in CO-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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