Middle Mountain

San Juan National Forest — riverside

Location: Bayfield, CO, CO

Price: From $28 per night

Price range: $28–$32 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/middle-mountain to be notified when sites open up.

Well-maintained federal campground with clean facilities, fire pits, and picnic tables at each site. Google reviewers praise beautiful views overlooking the reservoir, excellent fishing and hiking opportunities, and kind groundskeeper maintenance.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Steller's Jay, and Smooth Greensnake present in the area

Insider tips for Middle Mountain: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature Prepare for spotty cell reception despite scenic location

Skip Middle Mountain if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer booking in advance — first-come, first-served only. You require reliable cell service. You plan to visit outside May-October season.

Best time to visit Middle Mountain: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Pine Point (Vallecito Reservoir, Co) (San Juan NF, CO), North Canyon Campground (San Juan NF, CO), Pine River (Bayfield, CO), Vallecito Campground (Bayfield, CO).