USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Idlewild Campground
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 25
- Hookups
- 25 with water, 24 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 18
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,944 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- IDLEWILD CG (NFSR 150) · crushed aggregate or gravel · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- Nearest town
- Morrison
- Address
- 9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO, 80465
- Phone
- 530-529-0578
- Activities
- Biking, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 8° | -16° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 10° | -8° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 15° | -2° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 21° | 1° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 52° | 30° | 19° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 37° | 26° | 79° | 4 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 46° | 39° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 45° | 38° | 77° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 40° | 20° | 76° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 31° | -7° | 62° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 14° | -7° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 7° | -11° | 44° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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