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Idlewild

1
sites
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is Idlewild open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Emigrant Creek Ranger District. It doesn't name Idlewild, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Emigrant Creek Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 1 site for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,298 ft
  • Near HinesEmigrant Creek Ranger District · Malheur National Forest

Idlewild Campground is the perfect place for large gatherings in any weather. In sun, rain or snow, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors while spending time with friends and family. The campground is situated along Highway 395 north of Burns, Oregon. In the summer, it is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. In the winter, visitors can snowmobile and cross-country ski.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Yellowjacket Cg · Rock Springs · Hines RV & Mobile Home Park
  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Idlewild

    Best months: May–June and September. 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

      37° / 16°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 20°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 26°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 30°

      9 wet

    5. May

      68° / 37°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 43°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 49°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 46°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 37°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 28°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 22°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 16°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Burns Muni Ap, OR, 14.2 mi away at 4,140 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Idlewild

1 site for group camping

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