Mid Hills Campground

Awesome campground!
My wife, my brother, and I camped here in 2005. This National Park (National Preserve, actually) is amazing and this campground is gorgeous. Since it’s a high desert campground above 5,500′ in elevation it’s noticeably cooler than the surrounding desert floor. We were there in October of 2005 and the lower desert nearby was about 80 °F, while Mid Hills was about 70 °F…but at night it got really cold (about 40F)! The campground is tucked away in pinyon and juniper woods and is extremely pretty, quiet, and peaceful.
However, if you are planning to visit, BE PREPARED. This place is seriously in the middle of freakin’ nowhere! Other than ranger stations and campgrounds, there is nothing here… and I mean nothing. No gas stations, no hospitals, no grocery stores, no cell phone reception, NOTHING! So take plenty of food, water, gas, first aid, batteries, toothpaste, and whatever else you’ll need. Still, it’s well worth the trip!
NOTE: There was a forest fire since I last visited so, from what I understand, some of the Mid Hills area was partially burned. From what I hear, only certain areas in these hills burned and half the campsite is charred but the other half is still pretty and green. I haven’t seen for myself though, so I’d recommend contacting the ranger station prior visiting.