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Recreation Region: South Park Ranger District

Idlewild Picnic Area

Idlewild Picnic Area is one of four picnic areas in Eleven Mile Canyon. There are five picnic sites here each with a grill and picnic table.

General Information

year-round (weather dependent)

Idlewild Picnic site is accessible year round.

 $11.00 Day use entrance fee to Eleven Mile Canyon.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.90627542

Longitude: -105.4625741

Directions

From Lake George turn onto County Road 96.  Travel about 3/4 of a mile and bear right into the Canyon.  Idlewild Picnic Area is located at the end of the Canyon on your right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 17, 2025