Middle Mountain
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Juan National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 7,689 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 3 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
4 campsites at Middle Mountain
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
37.40891, -107.53601 · 37°24'32.1"N 107°32'9.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 42 | 48 | 55 | 64 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 72 | 60 | 47 | 39 |
| Low °F | 9 | 12 | 21 | 29 | 37 | 44 | 53 | 51 | 45 | 38 | 25 | 17 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Middle Mountain
- Can you reserve a site at Middle Mountain?
- Yes, Middle Mountain is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Middle Mountain have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Also listed by
Middle Mountain also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Middle Mountain's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Standard: $26 Premium: $30
Restrictions:
- 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.
- Standard single site occupancy is 8, but a single family with > 8 members is acceptable.
- Equipment with wheels (RVs, campers, cars) must fit in the parking spur. There is not any overflow parking available.
- Max RV size = 35 ft
Camping near Middle Mountain
- Pine Point (Vallecito Reservoir, CO) 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Canyon Campground 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Graham Creek Campground 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine River 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Vallecito Campground 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Miller Creek 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Florida Campground (Co) 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Transfer Park Campground 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine Point Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
- Old Timers Day Use Area 2.6 mi · Facility
- Florida Campground 8.6 mi · Campground
- Transfer Park Campground 8.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Email rlynd@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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