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Idlewild Campground

usfs · CO

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  • fuel station1.5 mi

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About

The Idlewild Campground is a first-come, first-served campground located next to US Highway 40 just before the town of Winter Park. This campground has 24 non-electric sites that will accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. Additional facilities include restrooms, trash service and drinking water. There are opportunities to fish in the Fraser River and hike nearby.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Conoco

    1.5 mi
  • grocery

    Fireside Market

    1.6 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    < 0.1 mi
  • trailhead

    Twin Bridges Trailhead

    1.2 mi
  • attraction

    Alpine Slide

    1.4 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: IDLEWILD CG LOWER LOOP SOUTH in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.