Idlewild
Open year-round. Potable water is shut off from early to mid-October until mid to late May or early June. Oregon Sno-Park Permit required November 1 through April 30.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
14 DAY STAY LIMIT
Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period. 36 CFR § 261.58(a)
Stancliff Bridge FSR31 Closure for Repair
This Closure is necessary to facilitate emergency repairs to roads and bridges within the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. Road maintenance on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District will commence on Monday, April 20, 2026. The Stancliff bridge must be closed to protect the public during the repair…
Magone Trail Closure Continuation 2026
Due to precommercial thinning operations that are planned around Magone Bike trail paths, for the safety of the public these trails need to be closed to the public while falling activities take place. Trails and Trailheads affected:Porcupine Springs #5089Phlo #5091Pumphouse #5091
14 Day Stay Limit
Prohibition of Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period. 36 CFR § 261.58(a)
About
Idlewild Campground offers a quiet, accessible camping experience in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, the campground features individual campsites and a reservable group picnic shelter that accommodates up to 75 people. The campground sits at 5,000 feet elevation in a large stand of Ponderosa pines and serves as the trailhead for Devine Summit Trail. The campground is popular year-round: hikers and mountain bikers visit in summer, while snowmobilers and cross-country skiers use the area in winter. An Oregon Sno-Park Permit is required November 1 through April 30. The campground can accommodate camp trailers 20 feet and under. No trash service is provided; campers must pack out all garbage. Located approximately 17 miles north of Burns via US Highway 395 and Forest Road 2820, the campground is only about a mile from the highway. Nearby attractions include horse trails and equestrian camping within 10 miles.
Directions
From Burns, OR: Travel 2.8 miles northeast on US Highway 20 to the junction with US Highway 395. Turn left onto US Highway 395 and head north 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 Idlewild Campground Road. Turn right after the Sno-Park and follow Idlewild Road approximately 1 mile to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 573-4300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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