Idlewild Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Arapaho National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,934 ft
Elevation

Located next to US Highway 40 and just before the town of Winter Park, this first-come, first-served campground has 24 non-electric sites that will accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. Additional facilities include restrooms, trash service, drinking water, and bear boxes for food storage. Campground Map

Getting there

One mile south of Winter Park on US Highway 40.

39.90507, -105.78038 · 39°54'18.3"N 105°46'49.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.12.32.53.32.41.52.22.01.81.92.22.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 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?
No. Idlewild Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • There is a fee. Check the campground table for more information.

Restrictions:

  • A single site may hold up to eight people.
  • 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'.
  • Pets must be on a hand-held leash.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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