Can you reserve a site at Idlewild?

Yes, Idlewild is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Idlewild?

Yes, pets are allowed at Idlewild.

Idlewild, Oregon — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Idlewild Campground is the perfect place for large gatherings in any weather. In sun, rain or snow, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors while spending time with friends and family.

The campground is situated along Highway 395 north of Burns, Oregon. In the summer, it is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. In the winter, visitors can snowmobile and cross-country ski.

Recreation

Idlewild offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, hiking and mountain biking. Devine Summit Trail begins within the campground. Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing bring visitors to the area in the winter.

Facilities

Idlewild contains one accessible, group day-use picnic shelter available for reservations for up to 75 people. It is equipped with picnic tables, a campfire ring and grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Individual sites for overnight camping are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Natural Features

The campground is situated at an elevation of 5,000 feet in a large stand of Ponderosa pines. The group shelter sits near a meadow within Idlewild Campground. The Malheur National Forest encompasses 1.46 million acres in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon. The forest's dramatic landscapes include the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, with 9,038' Strawberry Mountain, which extends east to west through the heart of the forest, and the Monument Rock Wilderness along the eastern boundary.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is located a short drive from Burns, Oregon. There are horse trails and equestrian camping within 10 miles of Idlewild.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 575-3131.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: AREA IDLEWILD

Site types

1 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Idlewild

Check-in 9:00 AM · Check-out 9:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA IDLEWILD	Group Shelter Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	75	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Burns, OR: Travel northeast toward Vale 2.8 miles on US Highway 20 to the junction with US Highway 395, turn left onto US Highway 395 and head north. Follow US Highway 395 for approximately 14.6 miles to the junction with Forest Road 2820. Turn right and continue on Forest Road 2820 for 0.8 miles to the junction with Idlewild Campground Road. Turn right after the Sno-Park and follow Idlewild Road for approximately 1 mile to the campground.

43.79921, -118.99137 · 43°47'57.1"N 118°59'28.9"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	42	51	58	68	77	89	87	78	63	47	36
Low °F	16	20	26	30	37	43	49	46	37	28	22	16
Precip in	1.3	0.9	1.0	0.9	1.3	0.7	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.8	1.0	1.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.2 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

Can you reserve a site at Idlewild?: Yes, Idlewild is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Idlewild have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Idlewild?: Yes, pets are allowed at Idlewild.

Also listed by

Idlewild also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Idlewild's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$10/Night for single unit, $5/Night for extra vehicle

Restrictions:

This campground can accomodate camp trailers 20 ft and under in length.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Idlewild

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Falls Campground 21 mi · Campground
Emigrant Campground 21.8 mi · Campground
Parish Cabin Campground 28.4 mi · Campground
Wickiup Campground 29.7 mi · Campground
Swick Old Growth Interpretive Site 29.9 mi · Facility
Starr Sno-Park 31.1 mi · Facility
Starr Campground 31.9 mi · Campground

Contact

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

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