Campground

Idlewild Campground

Malheur National Forest · Hines · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Idlewild Campground campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USDA Forest Service

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
26
Pull-through
1
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, Idlewild Campground is an easily accessible campground located just off of US Highway 395. The campground is lightly used and only becomes busy during the fall hunting season.  Please pack out what you pack in, there is no trash service provided at this campground. The campground is a great place for those traveling through who would like a nice quiet place to camp that is easy to reach. Facilities reservable group picnic shelter located within Idlewild Campground Contact Info For local information, please call (541) 573-4300 or call (541) 575-3000 for general information. Nearby Attractions Idlewild Loop Trail Idlewild Sno-Park Joaquin Miller Horse Camp Joaquin Miller Horse Trail King Mountain Lookout Poison Creek Reservoir Burns BLM

Getting there

Directions from Burns, OR., travel 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.  Continue on Forest Road 2820 for 0.8 miles to the junction with Idlewild Campground Road.  Follow Idlewild Road for approximately 1 mile to the campground.

Elevation
3,040 ft
Contact
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Malheur National Forest office

Activities

  • HIKING
  • MUSHROOM PICKING
  • CAMPING

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