Fruita Section Camping — Colorado River

We enjoyed Fruita so much in 2016 (even though when we went it was super hot) we decided to go back again during Spring/Easter break. The bunny even visited (ha ha) There is great hiking down the road at McInnis Canyon (great trail system) and the Brewery in Fruita offers a great place to relax inside for a meal and beer after a long day.

Went back again in April 2017

We visited this campground because it was close to home. We had a birthday party there and camped the night. The tent sites we were in were walk in and it seemed good. The site was nice and had a fire pit and what not. Plenty of space for our tent. But as the night went on, we realized that there was a sewer treatment plant near by, the highway was too close and the light from the town was abundant. I woke up several times thinking morning had come only to find it was light pollution. I remember thinking it was eternal dawn with all the light. The smell was too much and the noise just made it that much more unenjoyable. We won't be returning.

Loud, smelly and way too much light pollution

We like camping location for a couple of reasons:

*   Close proximity to Colorado National Monument
*   1.5 hour drive to Moab/Arches National Park
*   Colorado River and great biking trails within the campground
*   Can get the raft/ducky in/out easily from the boat launch within campground
*   Not too far from our home base
*   The amenities (hot shower for a few quarters, as well as some of the campsites offering water/electricity/sewer hookup.)
*   The views of Colorado National Monument from our campsite
*   The rangers and their programs have been wonderful each time we've stayed

June, July, and August can be really hot!

Fruita,CO
James M Robb, Colorado  River  State Park 
Fruita Section Site 23
Staying a night at this great State Park
There is this CG in Fruita and another in Grand Junction, see map. This one is convenient to I70. Its quiet and nicely treed. Some sites close to road. All sites are paved and level. Have covered picnic tables. Some FHU some just electric &amp; water. Many pull thru spaces. Really well kept park. Site was raked and free of debris. Large clean bathhouse, as well as additional restrooms. Laundry. Playgrounds.There is a lake and it also is on the Colorado River. Boat launch. Nice paved bike trails. Colorado National Monument is only 2 miles from CG.  Visitor center very educational and the 23 mile drive thru amazing  canyon with views that rival Grand Canyon. Caution if you drive thru with RV there are a couple of tunnels, center height was 16' sloping to 10'

Beautiful, convenient, clean

Stopped here for a night on my way through to St.Louis. Great spots with fire ring and lots of open space between places. The road is a bit rough when you get in pass the 3rd site. RV and Tent friendly. No water or electric but excellent phone service.  

Secluded 

Clean

This place has some of the nicest RV sites we have come across in a state park or any other park for that matter.  We have a 30’ trailer and we were easily accommodated, plus each site has some to good tree coverage, a shade shelter, and a picnic table.  Top it all off with concrete pancake flat sites and more separation with vegetation between sites than you will see just about anywhere,  this place is great.  This is not a gravel lot, nor a sea of RV’s within arms distance.  Plus you can get electric and water at many sites and sewer at a few.  Did I mention there is a walking distance beach!

Beautiful site

Facilities were good. Not many trees.  Lots of kids.  There is a herd of antelope so dogs must be leashed.

Okay.  

I typically rate campgrounds as they fit into 1 of 5 categories. This campground will be rated as a Regional/Public Park — Grounds that are on public lands, and have a cost for entry and/or overnight stay.
Ratings for this category are based on:
Cost: 5
Allure of the park/lands: 4
Amenities as available (bathrooms, showers, hookups, etc): 5
Layout and privacy of sites: 5

We have come to love camping in state parks. This park fits the bill of our now high expectations. Reasonable cost ($30 for electric &amp; water + State Park fees), good layout with nice privacy, clean facilities (laundry, bathrooms, Rec rooms) and easy access.

It’s about 15 minutes from Main Street in Grand Junction and very close to groceries, gas and restaurants. It is right off a main highway and has some ambient road noise but the biggest disturbance is the trains that come by around 11pm and blare the horns. We experienced it both nights, but after that... peaceful. We enjoyed the stars one night, but the glowing Taco Bell sign across the street was a little imposing. All good. The park is right at the bottom of the foothills to Colorado National Monument... less than 3 miles to the entrance station. It’s also right along the River Trail for cycling and walking/running.

Each site is paved and level with a large gravel area with a shaded structure, picnic bench and fire pit. The roads are wide and very easy to navigate to your site. It’s a popular park for camping, so make reservations.

Perfect spot for Colorado NM

We stopped here for one night since we needed a last minute campsite. They had flush toilets and sinks with running water which were kept clean. The campgrounds were tidy and there were only a couple of other campers staying the night as well. Located close to a few shopping centers and restaurants so it wasn’t as secluded as we normally like and not ideal if you’re looking to stargaze but it seemed like a great place for family camping trips if you’re looking for electric hookups and a few extra comforts. We didn’t do much exploring but it looked like they had a few nice trails to walk along.

Pretty Pit Stop

Very nice, and cared for campground located near the Colorado Monument and other impressive canyons.  Close to Fruita and Grand Junction for restaurants.  Can be a little noisy (road) if you sleep with windows opened or in a tent.  Will get pretty hot in the summer.  We had a mild day, a hot day and a cold and windy day.  Bathrooms were very clean and had running water.  There is a nice and short walk you can do around the pond.  Overall it was a good stay!

Perfect location for hiking and mountain biking 

Our only regret about this campground is that were only there one night.  Absolutely immaculate!!  Private, clean patio area!  They even rake the rocks.  Great access to the running/bike trail.  Easy, short drive into Grand Junction.  We will stay here again, but for a longer period of time!

Can't wait to stay longer!

Really nice campground. Great facilities. But, pricey with having to buy a day pass on top of camp fees.

Great spot surrounded by recreation

There was nothing wrong with this little spot (except for maybe the noisy highway) but there was nothing remarkable about it either.

Campsites were very well maintained, camp hosts friendly.  Nice little lake and camp playground. But nothing to write home about. 

Glad to have found this stop over spot and may even stay here again while passing through 