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Idlewild Campground

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

🏕️ CampgroundRocky Mountain NPColorado⭐ 4.0 (58)
Idlewild Campground
🟢 7 open windows right now — soonest Wed Aug 26–Sat Aug 29
Availability checked 23h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 2 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Idlewild Campground in Colorado has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Aug 26–Sat Aug 29. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Wed Aug 26 – Sat Aug 293 nightsbook these dates →opened 23h agosites #15, #7, #9
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites #22, #8
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 Idlewild #24 & Idlewild #25 next to each othersites #16, #2, #20, #24, #25
Fri Sep 18 – Sun Sep 202 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Idlewild #2 & Idlewild #3 next to each othersites #2, #3
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #18
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #21, #23, #3
Tue Sep 8 – Fri Sep 113 nightsbook these dates →sites #19
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint Georgetown Annex14.1 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint Maverik15.3 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 7 openings at Idlewild Campground over the last 30 days, on 7 separate days, most of them for stays 3–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $29/nightRv Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.0★★★★☆49 ratings
5★21
4★14
3★8
2★6
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.6/4
T-Mobile3.5/4
Verizon2.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Idlewild Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Idlewild Campground?

Idlewild Campground in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Idlewild Campground?

Campsite fees at Idlewild Campground run about $29/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Idlewild Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Idlewild Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Idlewild Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 7 openings at Idlewild Campground over the last 30 days, on 7 separate days, most of them for stays 3–13 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Idlewild Campground a good campground?

Idlewild Campground holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 58 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Idlewild Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Idlewild Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.6 out of 5 from 11 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Idlewild Campground located?

Idlewild Campground is located in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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