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Idlewild Campground in Colorado
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Idlewild Campground

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG, Colorado

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As of October 2026, Idlewild Campground is a campground in Colorado with 15 campsites. Idlewild Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Idlewild Campground is located at 39.9055ยฐ N, 105.7804ยฐ W.
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Idlewild Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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  • Changes allowed: 3 change(s) per reservation

Published by Recreation.gov for Idlewild Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Idlewild Campground

  • RV 15

What an RV fits

  • 30 ft15 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water
  • food storage lockers

At a glance: Setting: Mountain ยท Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography, stargazing, offroad.

All sites at Idlewild Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Idlewild loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
2RV830 ft
3RV830 ft
7RV830 ft
8RV830 ft
9RV830 ft
15RV830 ft
16RV830 ft
18RV830 ft
19RV830 ft
20RV830 ft
21RV830 ft
22RV830 ft
23RV830 ft
24RV830 ft
25RV830 ft

About Idlewild Campground

Overview

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. 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.

Rules and notices at Idlewild Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Idlewild Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org

RV water connections are not available. Come with your water tank filled.

Reservation holder must be present at check-in.

This campground has a 14 day stay limit and a maximum of 8 people per site.

Pets must be on a hand-held leash of 6 feet maximum length.

All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us It is also required that you use bear resistant food storage lockers where these facilities are provided.

Click here for more information about Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.

EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camp host if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at your site.

Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. Maximum Vehicle Length: 30'.

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Check-Out is at 12 P.M.

Check-In is at 2 P.M.

Idlewild Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Idlewild Campground?

Idlewild Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 15 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Idlewild Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Idlewild Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Idlewild Campground have?

Idlewild Campground has 15 campsites.

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