What are the hours and season for Idlewild Campground?

Idlewild Campground is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

Does Idlewild Campground have cell service?

No cell signal at Idlewild Campground. Source: FCC Broadband Data.

What is the phone number for Idlewild Campground?

The contact number for Idlewild Campground is 1111111111. Verified from on-site signage filmed by CamperWatch in 2026.

What amenities does Idlewild Campground have?

Idlewild Campground amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables. Hookups: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs..

How do I book a campsite at Idlewild Campground?

Idlewild Campground is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Idlewild Campground"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/idlewild-campground-or to be notified the moment a site opens up.

What is the cancellation policy at Idlewild Campground?

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

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Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’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.

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Verified facts

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Check-in2:00 PM

Check-out12:00 PM

SeasonMay through October

Stay limit14 days

HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

Pull-throughsAvailable

PetsAllowed

CampfiresAllowed

Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified

Essentials

Fire Rings

Recreation

Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You seek entertainment beyond quiet camping and nearby trails

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Pack out all trash

no trash service provided

Approximately 4 pull-through sites available for RVs

Group picnic shelter available for reservation

Water available for drinking on-site

Best: May-October

Official operating season

Best: Outside fall hunting season

Campground becomes busy during fall hunting season; quietest during shoulder seasons

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset

T-Mobile

4G · 0%

Verizon

4G · 0%

AT&T

4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km

Alert: Douglas' Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Pacific Wren, Western Tanager, White-breasted Nuthatch, Mountain Bluebird

Location

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Getting there →

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.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Idlewild Campground cost per night?+

Idlewild Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What season is Idlewild Campground open?+

Idlewild Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Idlewild Campground have hookups?+

No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What is the maximum RV length at Idlewild Campground?+

Idlewild Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.

How do I make reservations at Idlewild Campground?+

Idlewild Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

What is the cell service like at Idlewild Campground?+

According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Idlewild Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.

What season is Idlewild Campground open, and what are check-in times?+

Idlewild Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Leave No Trace Malheur National Forest Harney County Chamber of Commerce

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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data

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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions

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SeasonMay through October

Check-in2:00 PM

Check-out12:00 PM

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