Idlehour
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Idlehour is a National Forest campground near Los Angeles, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✕ Toilets
No toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,612 ft
34.2078, -118.0842 in Los Angeles. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Idlehour?
No. Idlehour is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Idlehour?
Camping at Idlehour is free.
Who manages Idlehour?
Idlehour is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Idlehour
Mt. Lowe
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- Free
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- Free
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- Free
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More campgrounds: camping near Los Angeles and campgrounds in Los Angeles.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01