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Hay Press Campground

Anglers and wildlife watchers will find access to three man-made Fruita Reservoirs at this Forest Service campground, though one reservoir has dried up. Located about 45 minutes from Grand Junction via easy driving roads, Hay Press sits at an elevation that runs roughly 15 degrees cooler than the valley below. The campground accommodates RVs up to 16 feet and provides basic amenities including toilets and fire rings, though some reviewers report inconsistent site conditions and maintenance issues.

Campers can explore hiking trails in the surrounding forest, and Verizon cell service reaches the area. For those needing more developed facilities, Mud Springs Campground offers an alternative just over four miles northeast. The temperature difference makes this a practical summer escape from Grand Junction's heat.

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38.85476996 N
108.78013618 W

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1 hr 23 min from Grand Junction, CO
4 hrs 57 min from Provo, UT
5 hrs 20 min from Boulder, CO
5 hrs 35 min from Farmington, NM

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Reviews show conflicting experiences at this location near Fruita Reservoirs. Some visitors found decent flat camping spots with fire pits, but others noted concerns about limited facilities and cleanliness issues.

Brad W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 9, 2022

Good for boondocking

I am one space up from hay press, it's very flat. There's a nice fire pit here, lots of trees.

Sitecircular path off the main road, just past hay press

Month of VisitJune

Greg L.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021

Run down neglected area

The pin from the app takes you to a spot along the main road with an old pit toilet, a clearing and some fire rings full of trash. No trash recept, no tables, fire rings or water. This site has no signage that it is a FS campground and the various Fruita lakes are not at this location. Was cell signal on Verizon though. This area is more like a dirty dispersed camping area than a real campground. I would not stay there or use the old toilet. Recommend the BLM Mud Springs CG instead of this derelict area.

Month of VisitAugust

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Koma 2.

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Reviewed May. 24, 2021

Beautiful aspen groves

Hay Press is about 45 minutes easy driving from Grand Junction. There are three man made lakes, the Fruita Reservoirs, one of which is dried up. They’re not used for town water anymore and I’m not sure if they’re stocked with fish or not, but the camping spots were easy to navigate and plentiful. The temperature is about 15 degrees cooler than Grand Junction and there was plenty of wildlife. Good spot for a quick get away. Some hiking trails, not much 4 wheeling.

Month of VisitMay

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Haypress Campground located in Colorado?

Haypress Campground is located approximately 45 minutes from Grand Junction, Colorado. The campground is situated in a forested area near the Fruita Reservoirs. It's accessible via an easy drive from Grand Junction, making it a convenient getaway spot for locals and visitors to the western Colorado region.

What amenities are available at Haypress Campground?

Haypress Campground offers basic amenities for primitive camping. You'll find flat camping spots suitable for tents and possibly small campers, fire pits, and some tree cover providing shade. There is an old pit toilet in the area, but amenities are limited. The site lacks trash receptacles, picnic tables, and water sources. Some areas have fire rings, but they may not be well-maintained. Come prepared with everything you need, including water and waste disposal solutions.

Is Haypress Lake accessible from Haypress Campground in Colorado?

The Fruita Reservoirs (sometimes referred to as lakes) are in the vicinity of Haypress Campground, though not directly at the campsite location. There are three man-made reservoirs in the area, though one may be dried up. The exact distance from the campground to these water bodies isn't specified, and there may be some confusion about access points. For the most accurate directions to reach the lakes from the campground, it's advisable to check with local forest service offices before your trip.

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