Overview
Midland Group Campground is located along the Fraser River, just south of Winter Park. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing, with easy access to the town of Winter Park. This campground provides a rustic camping experience for group gatherings.
Recreation
Hiking, biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are all accessible near the campground. Nearby Berthoud Pass is known for its scenic drive.
Facilities
Midland Group Campground provides for a minimally developed group camping experience for up to 36 people. There are five picnic tables, each with metal fire ring and a large area for tents and canopy structures. Bear-resistant food storage lockers are not yet available at this site. Portable toilets are provided for guest use, and water is available at Idlewild Campground about 3 miles north of Midland. The campground host will be located off-site at Idlewild.
Natural Features
Midland Campground sits at 9,500' elevation, along the Fraser River as it runs from its source near Berthoud Pass to its confluence with the Colorado River. Nearby trailheads and 4x4 roads provide access to Jim Creek, as well as the west side of historic Rollins Pass. The summit of Berthoud Pass provides further scenery and trail access.
Afternoon thunderstorms can be expected during spring and summer months.
Nearby Attractions
Grocery shopping and restaurants are available in towns of Winter Park and Fraser.
The Arapaho National Recreation Area and western portal of Rocky Mountain National Park are within an hour's drive.
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
US Forest Service (USFS)
National Park Service (NPS)
US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
Department Of Defense (DOD)
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Other Federal
State
Local
Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
Alaska Native Allotment
Road
Primitive Road
Road
Primitive Road
Trail
Roads open to all Vehicles, Yearlong
Roads open to all Vehicles, Seasonal
Roads open to highway legal vehicles only, Yearlong
Roads open to highway legal vehicles only, Seasonal
Special Designation, Yearlong
Special Designation, Seasonal
Trails open to all vehicles, Yearlong
Trails open to all vehicles, Seasonal
Trails open to vehicles 50" or less in width, Yearlong
Trails open to vehicles 50" or less in width, Seasonal
Trails open to motorcycles, Yearlong
Trails open to motorcycles, Seasonal
Special Designation, Seasonal
Trails Open to Wheeled Vehicles Only < 50" in Width, Yearlong
Trails Open to Wheeled Vehicles Only < 50" or Less in Width, Seasonal
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Study Area