| Document and Entity Information | May 04, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Camping World Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37908 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-1737145 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 250 Parkway Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 270 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Lincolnshire |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60069 |
| City Area Code | 847 |
| Local Phone Number | 808-3000 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not applicable |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001669779 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | CWH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
