Established Camping
Fruita Section Camping — Colorado River
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Colorado weather can be unpredictable: be prepared for a variety of weather conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures, wind, rain, and snow (even in the summer). CPW does not grant exceptions to the refund policy for weather conditions.
Fruita Section Camping — Colorado River, near Clifton, Colorado, is a convenient spot for those looking to rest during their travels. Located just off the highway, it offers easy access for road trippers, though you might want to bring earplugs if you're sensitive to noise.
This campground is well-maintained, featuring spacious sites with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings. Many visitors have praised the cleanliness of the facilities, including the bathrooms and showers, which are among the best they've encountered. One camper noted, “Absolutely immaculate!! Private, clean patio area!”
For outdoor lovers, the campground is just a short walk from the Colorado River, where you can enjoy scenic views and walking trails. While some campers mentioned the lack of water hookups during certain seasons, the beautiful surroundings and friendly camp hosts make it a worthwhile stop. Whether you're just passing through or planning a longer stay, Fruita Section Camping offers a solid base for your adventures.
Description
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park - Fruita
Handicap sites #025HD are only reservable through the call center or park. This site requires a handicap sticker, plate, or placard. Reservations: 1-800-244-5613.
The Fruita section of the Colorado River State is the newest addition to this park. There are 63 campsites which include 22 full hookups, 22 electric sites, 13 tent sites and a group camping area. Opportunities abound for fishing, picnicking, camping, wildlife watching and sightseeing along the Colorado River near the base of the Colorado National Monument. The campground is open year-round and is available on the reservation system from March 16th through October 31st. A camper services building is centrally located with coin operated showers and a laundry facility. All State Parks require an entrance fee in addition to the camping fee. For current conditions and more information, please visit the James M Robb - Colorado River website: http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/jamesmrobbcoloradoriver
NO-SHOW Policy
If you do not arrive to the park within 24 hours of your scheduled check in time and do not notify the park that you will be arriving late, your site may be resold and may not be available when you arrive. The fees for any nights passed are non-refundable.
Changes and Cancellations
- Cancellations or changes may be made online 24 hours a day 7 days a week, or through the Aspira Call Center at 1-800-244-5613.
- Reservations where one or more dates fall outside of the 6-month booking window are frozen for 14 days.
- Cancellations:
- If the cancellation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 25% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained
- If the cancellation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 50% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If the cancellation is made 7 days or less prior to the arrival date, 100% of the fee for 1 night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a reservation is cancelled at any time after the arrival date, any nights prior to the cancellation are NON-REFUNDABLE
- Changes:
- If a change in the reservation is made 28 days or more prior to the arrival date, 10% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a change in the reservation is made 8-27 days prior to the arrival date, 15% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If a change in the reservation is made 7 days or less prior to arrival, 20% of the fee for one night or day-use permit will be retained.
- If the change in the reservation dates is made between the day after the arrival date and the departure date, the fees for any nights or days passed are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- There is no additional fee to add days to a reservation.
- The reservation holder is responsible for any difference in use fees.
- Customers who wish to receive a refund outside of these rules will need to contact the park at which they have the reservation directly.
- No exceptions to the refund policy will be given for bugs, bad weather, campfire bans, water conditions (including water levels, boat ramp or swim beach closures, and algae)!
- If the original reservation was made directly with the park, any refunds resulting from changes/cancellations will be issued via personal check and may take up to 90 days from the date of the change/cancellation to be processed.
By making a reservation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, you are agreeing to read and abide by all rules stated in this purchase flow and on the confirmation letter.
All State Parks require an entrance fee in addition to the camping fee. The camper services building is open from March 16th to mid-November, weather depending. Park offers clean flush restroom facilities. The maximum 14-day rule is strictly enforced. No exceptions!
Please use www.cpwshop.com to make, cancel, or change reservations or make any license, pass, or retail purchases. ReserveAmerica.com has limited functionality for CPW customers.
Per CPW regulation, no individual may camp or park a motor vehicle, trailer or camper on a state park for more than fourteen (14) days in any twenty-eight (28) day period on a single park. For the purposes of this regulation, an individual is defined as any person who has occupied a site, whether or not they are formally listed on the reservation as the reserving party or primary occupant.
Any reservations made with one or more days outside of the 6-month reservation window will be frozen to changes for 14 days from the date the reservation was made.
Location
Fruita Section Camping — Colorado River is located in Colorado
Directions
Take I-70 to exit 19, go south on CO340 approximately 4/10 of a mile to the park entrance. Colorado River - Fruita 595 HIGHWAY 340 FRUITA CO 81521 For more information about the park, please call (970)858-9188
Address
595 Highway 340
Fruita, CO 81521
Coordinates
39.14989005 N
108.73849355 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 11 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 24 min from Provo
- 3 hrs 59 min from Boulder
- 4 hrs 24 min from Farmington
