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Idlewilde Campground

Campground in San Simon, AZ

Idlewilde Campground is the first campground you encounter as you enter Cave Creek Canyon from the east. To get to these 9 streamside sites shaded by Arizona cypress trees, you’ll have to traverse Cave Creek on a one lane bridge.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 Campgound to 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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Highlights

Camping
Visitor center
Wildlife viewing
Interpretive programs

Location

42 Forest Road San Simon AZ 85632

31.8941893° N, 109.1660127° W