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Idlewild Campground

Campground · Fee not listed

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Cost
Not listed. Check locally.
Type
Campground
Phone
530-529-0578
Nearest dump station
Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 32.8 mi
Coordinates
39.9055, -105.7804
Last verified
September 19, 2026
39.9055° N · 105.7804° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

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.

From the managing agency.

Is Idlewild Campground free?

We do not have a fee on record for Idlewild Campground. Confirm the cost locally before you go.

How do I get to Idlewild Campground?

Idlewild Campground is at 39.9055, -105.7804. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.

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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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