Within Coronado National Forest, Idlewilde Campground operates under US Forest Service management from April through September. The campground sits near a creek and accommodates RVs up to 16 feet in length. Standard amenities include drinking water, restrooms, picnic tables, and trash service, with campfires and pets both permitted.
The seasonal operation schedule makes this a warm-weather destination in the high country. For campers seeking additional options in the area, Stewart Campground provides an alternative less than a mile away.
Description
Idlewilde Campground Idlewilde Campground is the first campground you encounter as you enter Cave Creek Canyon from the east. Cave Creek Canyon is well known for its spectacular scenery and excellent birding. In addition, a short distance from the entrance, you’ll find the trailhead for the Cave Creek Nature Trail, which spans the lower Cave Creek Canyon from Sunny Flat Campgoundto the Silver Peak Trailhead. Sites at Idlewild are best suited for camping in tents, vans, or pickup truck campers. No trailers are permitted. Note: Black bears are common in the area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundIdlewilde Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
From Rodeo, NM, take State Rt. 80 east 21 miles to State Rt. 533. Turn left onto Rt. 533 and go 7.8 miles to "Y" intersection (Forest Rt. 42). Bear left onto Rt. 42 and go 1.7 miles to Idlewild sign. Turn right at sign into campground
Coordinates
31.89800058 N
109.16100075 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 55 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 2 hrs 14 min from Tucson, AZ
- 2 hrs 30 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 2 hrs 59 min from El Paso, TX
