Idlehour Trail Camp (Hike-in Campground)

Area Status: Open

DUE TO RECENT WINTER STORMS, SOME RECREATION AREAS MAY BE INACCESSIBLE OR CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK ALERTS & NOTICES FOR ANY CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS / OFFICE UPDATES.

General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!

Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!: These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores.

Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips.

Overview of Site:

Elevation: 2,500-feet

Amenities: 3 hike-in campsites- picnic tables only. No FS provided fire appliances, no toilets, no trash receptacles, no piped water available. No water. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires. Pack it in - Pack it out!

Equestian: One hitching rail, no water

Hiking: Access to the Idlehour Trail and Mt. Wilson Toll Road

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Year round.
Reservations:	Campsites are first come-first served. No reserving or holding of campsites allowed.
Fees:	Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass required.
Permit Info:	California Campfire Permit Required.
Open Season:	Year-round
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	See current fire restrictions.
Water:	Stream
Restroom:	No
Passes:	Adventure Pass/America the Beautiful Pass required. Information & Pass Sales
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Please call the LA Gateway District Office at (818) 899-1900 for current conditions and additional information. For more office info, visit Information & Pass Sales.