Idlewild
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About Idlewild
Idlewild is a national park campground at Malheur National Forest in Harney County, Oregon. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Idlewild is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.2/5 across 4602 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Malheur National Forest include Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin, Fall Mountain Lookout Cabin, Murderers Creek Guard Station and Short Creek Guard Station.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 4 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 3
Location
Address
Hines, Oregon
Coordinates
43.7992, -118.9914
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 12 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site
Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site
Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin
Malheur National Forest
Fall Mountain Lookout Cabin
Malheur National Forest
Murderers Creek Guard Station
Malheur National Forest
Short Creek Guard Station
Malheur National Forest
Sugar Creek Campground and Day Use Area
Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland
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Idlewild FAQ
How far in advance should I book Idlewild?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Idlewild?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Idlewild. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Idlewild right now?
Idlewild is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Idlewild located?
Idlewild is located in Malheur National Forest, near Hines, Oregon.
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