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Following County Road 501 around the north end of the lake, then south for about three miles will take you to Middle Mountain Campground, which has 24 sites with southern exposure and easy access to the water. Some shade is provided by ponderosa pines and small aspen. A few sites accommodate large RVs.The Middle Mountain Road (Forest Rd. 724) leads to the old mining town of Tuckerville and into the Weminuche Wilderness where bicycles and motor vehicles are not allowed.
In Bayfield, CO, at Vallecito Lake sign on US Rt. 160 (County Rt. 501), go north on Rt. 501 13.2 miles to Vallecito Area Campgrounds sign (Forest Rt. 603). Turn right onto Rt. 603 and go 5.7 miles to campground on left.
Great ride to Tuckerville. We've driven our truck and our side by side on different dates. Its a beautiful ride with some nice views.
