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.
Red Flag Warning issued July 20 at 12:37PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 2:33PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires. * WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 2:06PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires. * WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
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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