Middle Mountain
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
Middle Mountain Campground is located on Vallecito Reservoir and near the Pine River. It has 24 sites with southern exposure and easy access to the water. The campground is very open and sunny, with a grassy shoreline and afternoon breezes. Some shade is provided by ponderosa pines and small aspen. A few sites can accommodate large RVs.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | San Juan National Forest |
| Fees | Standard: $26 Premium: $30 |
| Rules | Quiet time is typically between 10pm - 6am. Please be a good neighbor and limit use of generators to no more than one hour at a time. Dogs must be leashed or otherwise physically restrained. Do not leave pets unattended. Check-out time: 12:00 pm; Check-in time: 2:00 pm - if the site is empty, campers may come in anytime. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 37.4089° N, 107.5360° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireGold Mountain
45 mi from the campground · 39,747 acres · 92% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Ski Barn ↗ | 20.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 56.4 mi |
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Middle Mountain Campground - San Juan National Forest, CO
Worth a stop
- 2.6 miOld Timers Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 2.6 miOld Timers Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 12.1 miFirst Fork Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.2 miSheep Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miEast Creek ↗10.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miNorth Canyon1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.6 miEndlich Mesa ↗20.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miFreeman Park0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miLake Eileen2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.1 miDark Canyon2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside San Juan National Forest.
- inSan Juan National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,094,539 acres
- 2.9 miWeminuche Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 497,111 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Middle Mountain?
No. Middle Mountain is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Middle Mountain?
Standard: $26 Premium: $30
Source: Forest Service
Is Middle Mountain open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Middle Mountain have?
24 sites.
Source: Forest Service
What if Middle Mountain is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pine Point (0.6 mi), North Canyon Campground (1 mi), and Graham Creek Campground (1.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby