State Park
Idlewilde Campground
San Simon, AZ
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- Address:San Simon, AZ
About
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.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Idlewilde Campground
Trail
Greenhouse Trail to Winn Falls Overlook
Arizona
6.1 mi2,201 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Herb Martyr Trail
Arizona
5.5 mi2,270 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Crest Trail Loop
Arizona
5.2 mi1,857 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Johnson Peak Loop
Arizona
9.3 mi3,678 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Chiricahua Peak Trail
Arizona
15.0 mi4,813 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Monte Vista Trail
Arizona
7.4 mi3,074 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page
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