How booked is Idlewild Campground?
as of July 24Weekends book out well ahead here — 3 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Sep, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Idlewild Campground and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
About this 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.
Getting there
From Winter Park, travel one mile south on US Highway 40. The campground is on the east side of the road.
Activities
- BIKING
- HIKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Idlewild CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG0 mi
- Midland Group CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG3 mi
- Midland Group CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG3 mi
- St. Louis CreekArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG4 mi
- Robbers Roost CampgroundArapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG5 mi
- Second Creek TrailheadColorado6 mi
Never miss an opening at Idlewild Campground
Popular Colorado campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch Idlewild Campgroundaround the clock and alert you the moment a sold-out site reopens for your dates, so you don't have to keep refreshing Recreation.gov.
Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.