About Midland Group Campground
This minimally developed group campground is located next to the Fraser River near Winter Park. The campground is well shaded.
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Midland Group Campground
Winter Park, Colorado · Grand County · Campground
This minimally developed group campground is located next to the Fraser River near Winter Park. The campground is well shaded.
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39.86427, -105.75000
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Weather at Midland Group Campground
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Fog
55°/38°
💧 4%🌬 16mph
↑ 5:37 AM ↓ 8:24 PM
Sun
Overcast
60°/31°
💧 1%🌬 20mph
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:24 PM
Mon
Drizzle
67°/43°
💧 13%🌬 14mph
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Tue
Overcast
67°/40°
💧 12%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Wed
Rain Showers
65°/45°
💧 23%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:35 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Located on the east side of US Hwy 40, 4.5 miles south of Winter Park.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →What to Pack for Your Stay
Tuned to the live forecast for this park.
👔 What to Wear
- Long-sleeve shirtSynthetic or merino, sun-protective.
- Light shell or windbreakerEven on warm days, wind can chill (avg wind 16 mph).
- Hiking pants or convertibleLayer for variable conditions.
- Trail runners or low bootsComfortable, broken in.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protection (UV 8)SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm w/ SPF, sunglasses, sun hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to Midland Group Campground
Heading to Midland Group Campground? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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