Idlewild Campground is deep in the Klamath National Forest on the North Fork of the Salmon River, 20 miles west of the town of Etna and Highway 3. This remote campground is most popular with hikers and anglers. Several interesting trails are nearby, some leading to the north into the Marble Mountain Wilderness. Wading and swimming are available off the gravel bar when water levels in the Salmon River are safe.
Idlewild Campground offers 11 scenic and spacious campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Drinking water is available in the summer but may not be at other times of the year. All campsites are first-come, first-served.
| Idlewild Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Idlewild Campground Location: | Sawyers Bar Road, 20 miles west of Etna |
| Elevation: | 2,575 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway cities: |
Yreka - 48 miles, 1:17
Redding - 143 miles, 2:40 |
| Number of Sites: | 11 |
| Camping Season: | May through October |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Scott River Ranger District: | (530) 842-6131 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Idlewild Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 24 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Some facilities are accessible |
| Fees: | $10 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 11:00 AM |
| Idlewild Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water available in summer |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Available in Etna |
| Attractions near Idlewild Campground: | Fish the Salmon River. Hike the trail leading north up the river to Lake of the Island. From Etna Summit hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. Take side trails off the PCT to Hogar Lake and Paynes Lake. Drive south for the day to Trinity Lake for boating, waterskiing, and fishing.
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Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Visitors to the Klamath National Forest find many scenic places to enjoy. Those camped at Idlewild Campground are right on the North Fork Salmon River, but still near many popular attractions in the area.
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