Idlewild Campground
Campground · Colorado · 24 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Arapaho National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 24
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 8,923 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 24 bookable sites
- 25 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Idlewild
Site types
- 24 RV Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills.
25 campsites at Idlewild Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Idlewild | Management | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Idlewild | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Winter Park, travel one mile south on US Highway 40. The campground is on the east side of the road.
39.90551, -105.78038 · 39°54'19.8"N 105°46'49.4"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Idlewild Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Idlewild Campground?
- Yes, Idlewild Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Idlewild Campground have?
- 25 sites in total, of which 24 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Idlewild Campground?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Idlewild Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Idlewild Campground.
- Does Idlewild Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
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- Vasquez Peak Wilderness 11.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 530-529-0578
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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