Idlewild
Malheur National Forest — hiking
Location: HINES, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Idlewild Campground is the perfect place for large gatherings in any weather. In sun, rain or snow, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors while spending time with friends and family. The campground is situated along Highway 395 north of Burns, Oregon.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Idlewild is a quiet, remote federal campground popular with hikers and mountain bikers, featuring excellent facilities including vault toilets and drinking water. Google reviewers praise its isolation, cleanliness, and spacious private campsites along US Highway 395 north of Burns, Oregon.
Wildlife alert: Douglas' Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Pacific Wren, Western Tanager, White-breasted Nuthatch, Mountain Bluebird
Insider tips for Idlewild: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Group site available for large gatherings Some pull-through sites available (approximately 4 identified)
Skip Idlewild if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October. You want water features or major natural attractions nearby.
Best time to visit Idlewild: May-October — Official operating season; popular with hikers and mountain bikers in summer months. Winter — Snowmobile and cross-country skiing opportunities available.
Nearby campgrounds: Idlewild Campground (Hines, OR), Joaquin Miller Horse Camp (Hines, OR), Rock Springs Campground (Seneca, OR), Falls Campground (Malheur National Forest) (Hines, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Idlewild
Cell signal at Idlewild (HINES, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Idlewild Campground is the perfect place for large gatherings in any weather. In sun, rain or snow, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors while spending time with friends and family. The campground is situated along Highway 395 north of Burns, Oregon.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Group site available for large gatherings
Some pull-through sites available (approximately 4 identified)
Official operating season; popular with hikers and mountain bikers in summer months
Snowmobile and cross-country skiing opportunities available
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Burns, OR: Travel northeast toward Vale 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. Turn right and continue on Forest Road 2820 for 0.8 miles to the junction with Idlewild Campground Road. Turn right after the Sno-Park and follow Idlewild Road for approximately 1 mile to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Malheur National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Malheur National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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