Idlewild Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Bull Prairie Campground · 87.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 43.7996, -118.9900
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the1930 '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. Printable map of trails in the area.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Idlewild Campground free?
No. Idlewild Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Idlewild Campground?
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.
What are the rules at Idlewild Campground?
This campground can accomodate camp trailers 20 ft and under in length.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
