California · Camping

Idlewild

from $10
fee
Mar–Jun, Oct
best months

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The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Klamath National Forest.

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  • At 2,595 ft
  • Salmon River Ranger DistrictKlamath National Forest

Idlewild campground is a Forest Service site on the North Fork of the Salmon River in the Salmon River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in northern California. It has 11 campsites. Summer is the season for camping here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cecilville put July highs around 96°F and lows near 52°F, while September cools to about 89°F and October highs reach about 70°F. Potable water and garbage service are available in summer, and vault toilets are provided. The Snoozer hike starts about 0.4 miles away, and Tanners Peak is about 1.1 miles off. Paddlers can head to North Russian Creek at about 1.8 miles or the North Fork Salmon River at about 3.9 miles.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Oct

    Best time to visit Idlewild

    Best months: March–June and October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 30°

    2. Feb

      51° / 31°

    3. Mar

      59° / 33°

    4. Apr

      66° / 36°

    5. May

      75° / 42°

    6. Jun

      85° / 46°

    7. Jul

      96° / 52°

    8. Aug

      94° / 50°

    9. Sep

      89° / 45°

    10. Oct

      70° / 37°

    11. Nov

      54° / 33°

    12. Dec

      43° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cecilville, CA, 13.7 mi away at 2,310 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.