Idlewilde Campground
Open for the season May 1 through October 31. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations. 14-day stay limit.
Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 9:11AM MST until October 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 45 to 55 mph. The strongest wind gusts will occur near showers and thunderstorms. * WHERE...Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Border Barrier Construction Closure
Going into or being upon the Described Area.
About
Idlewilde Campground sits at the entrance to Cave Creek Canyon, one of the premier birding destinations in North America. Located in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona, the campground provides access to a unique riparian ecosystem where species from the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Madre, and Sonoran Desert converge. Birders flock here to spot elegant trogons, Mexican jays, and sulphur-bellied flycatchers. The campground offers 9 single-family sites along the creek, each equipped with a concrete picnic table and ground-level grill. Facilities include vault toilets and potable water available from a hand pump. Sites accommodate tents, vans, and pickup truck campers only; trailers are not permitted due to the narrow canyon road and compact site layout. Black bears are common in the area, so proper food storage is essential. The 14-day stay limit, combined with restrictions of 2 vehicles and 10 persons per site, helps preserve the quiet character of this popular canyon destination.
Directions
From Tucson, take I-10 east 139 miles to US 80 (crossing into New Mexico briefly). Turn south and drive 28 miles, then turn west toward Portal for 7 miles. From Portal, drive west on Forest Road 42 approximately 2 miles to Idlewilde Campground. All roads are paved and suitable for passenger vehicles.
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 | $20 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 388-8300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Idlewilde Campground | |
| Coronado NF Alerts & Closures |
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