Idlewild Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Morrison, CO · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 9,000 ft
Max RV Length 30 ft

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Environment High Elevation
Rig Size Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites25
RV Sites24
Sites Accepting RVs25
Overnight Sites25
Max RV Length30 ft
Pull-Through Sites3
Back-In Sites22
SurfaceGravel

Location

39.9055071, -105.780378 · 9054 U.S Hwy 285 , Morrison , CO 80465

Description

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.

Directions

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

Details

Phone530-529-0578
ReservableYes

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