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Grand Junction Desert Road Recreation Area BLM

Words cannot describe the rugged grandeur of the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains. You must see it for yourself. Hike, bike, raft, photograph, and revel in high desert canyons while you enjoy your stay at one of our 160 beautifully landscaped sites at Canyon View RV Resort. Every site offers a stunning vista, concrete patio, private lawn, fire ring, picnic table and free wifi or upgrade to fiber optic internet at your site. Our RV sites are extra wide and long, perfect for big rigs.

Bring the pups, some RV sites even have private fenced dog runs!

Canyon View RV Resort

Zinger Farm

Grand Junction KOA

The property is a mix of living quarters and a business with a beautiful 2-acre lake accessible in the summer.

Campers will be camping in a life and work environment but have their own little piece of land to enjoy.

They will find endless activities surrounding our property while enjoying their stay. There are miles of mountain and road bike trails easily accessed from the campsite. Rafting, golf, swimming, fishing, hiking, off-roading, dirt bike/ATV trails, Colorado National Monument, and the list goes on and on within a short distance. The campsites are 2 minutes from downtown Fruita for those who would enjoy good restaurants, great coffee shops, or a drink. You will find a grocery store, pharmacy, and gas station in the same area.

**To consider:**

Our place is great but not for everyone. We have three convenient sites, all with electricity and water and one with sewage.

They all have great views and are very close to the town of Fruita. Every camper can enjoy the beach and the lake between May and October.

The property is used by THE GONDOLA SHOP, which restores ski gondolas. Monday to Thursday, you might hear some light noise and see employees walking around. Because of potential hazards, we do request that if you have children you do not leave them alone at any time. We ask that all vehicles drive no faster than 10 miles per hour for the same reason.

We will consider a group of campers or mix camper/tents roof tent as long as you have your own bathroom to share. Please email us with any request you might have. We are open to discussing any inquiries. Between April and October, when our lake is full and usable, our place is great for gathering and a big BBQ.

NOT AVAILABLE - Camp #1 / 30amps + water (with hose). This site is on an old concrete pad and will need some leveling. This site is close to the tenant's house, but your camper will face the opposite way and you will get your privacy. They have a very nice Australian Shepherd that will come and say hi. We accept vans, small campers, and motorhomes class B max 25 feet. It would be best to park nose 1st to access the electric post and back up to get out.

NOT AVAILABLE - Camp #2 / 50amps + water + sewage. This site is on compact gravel and will need some leveling. This site is very close to the main shop and owner's apartment. You will see and maybe hear some action on weekdays. We accept vans, small campers, and motorhomes class B max 30 feet. It's a pull-through site, easy to park.

Camp #3 / 50amps + water. This site is long and wide is on compact gravel and will need some leveling. On this site, your camper/van will be facing the lake. You can drink your coffee with the birds singing. We accept vans, small campers, and motorhomes class B max 30 feet. This site could accommodate two campers or a mix of tent and camper/RV (extra $).



Fruita by the Lake

Monument RV Resort

Fruita - James M Robb-Colorado River State Park

The Fruita Section is in the City of Fruita, ½ mile south of exit 19, off of Interstate 70. The Colorado National Monument, McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and a vast network of mountain bike trails are a short drive away. 

Fruita also provides a group campground for up to 36 people.

 Fruita Section Camping

Palisade Basecamp RV Resort, your premier camping destination offers Cabins, RV Sites, and Riverside Tent Camping.  Nestled between fruit orchards and wine vineyards along the river in picturesque Palisade, Colorado.

The 14-acre campground and RV resort is conveniently located near I-70 and Highway 6, directly off the Fruit and Wine Byway of North River Road. We are only one mile from historic downtown Palisade and located near the world-renowned mountain bike trails, wineries, orchards, and festivals of western Colorado.

Choose your site along a vineyard, down along the river, or up on the bluff looking over the river and surrounding peach orchards, and encounter a one-of-a-kind camping experience.

Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

Saddlehorn Campground is located within Colorado National Monument which preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Much more than a monument, towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon panorama. You can experience sheer-walled, red rock canyons along the twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive, where you may spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles. Recreation Colorado National Monument is famous in cycling communities for its majestic views and challenging climbs, but Historic Rim Rock Drive is also a popular motor tour. Hikers flock to the miles of maintained trails, photographers come year round to capture the spectacular views, and geologists study the unique landscape for its scientific value. Climbers come for the towering sandstone, and wildlife lovers may spot Desert Bighorn sheep, golden eagles, collared lizards, and many other special creatures. Facilities Saddlehorn Campground is located near the Saddlehorn Visitor Center, four miles from the west entrance (near Fruita, Colorado) and nineteen miles from the east entrance (near Grand Junction, Colorado), and is the only established campground within the Monument. There are 79 campsites with three camping loops within the Saddlehorn Campground (Loop's A, B, and C). Loop A is open year round (sites suitable for both tents and RVs). Loop A and Loop B (both tents and RVs) is reservation & one-night only. Loop C is first come first serve (tents and small vehicles). Loop's B & C are open March 23rd through October 31st. Restrooms have flush toilets and water available during the summer, and each site has a picnic table and charcoal-only grill. There are no electric hookups or showers. Natural Features The campground is nestled within large red rock formations, with pinyon and juniper trees providing adequate shade. There are spectacular views of the Grand Valley to the northwest, and some of the park's most scenic monoliths and canyons to the southeast Nearby Attractions The cities of Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade boast many urban and agricultural attractions, but there are also abundant recreation areas surrounding the Monument. Among these are McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, James M. Robb Colorado River State Park, Highline Lake State Park, and many Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service areas. ADA Access: N

Saddlehorn Campground

James M. Robb Colorado River - Island Acres Section Camping

Bureau of Land Management

I wish I had some kind of bike or OHV vehicle because this looks like such a sweet spot for free riding; there are hills and jumps everywhere. Lots of motor vehicle activity because of this.

I was just there to camp in my van and it worked out great. Spots are not in surplus necessarily but if you're not there in a peak season like spring I'm sure you'll find a place to pull over. Glass bottles were shattered everywhere around the spot I chose and I was grateful not to pop a tire. But I felt secluded enough despite the lack of privacy and think it's worth returning to for sure.

Great Free Spot outside of GJ

The view is nice, but as someone else mentioned, it is without trees or any type of cover (makes  going potty way awkward when tent camping). It's an ATV park, so lots of activity; however, it's close to hwy70. If you're looking for a quick overnight stop, it'll work for you.

Absolutely no privacy,  but a place to sleep

We needed a spot to stay off of 70 and this was one of the only places nearby that was free for the night and close to the highway. 

It was very hot with zero shade but one of our main goals with our trailer is solitude and ease of parking which this had. I could tell it was a popular spot for people dirt biking which I didn’t find bothersome at all but some could. 

Every spot was easy to pull into and with ample space but the site we rolled into was quite bumpy and FULL of glass which wasn’t great for our dog. 

All things considered, was pleased with the convenience of this spot and the solitude but nothing insanely beautiful to write home about. 

We brought our 22 foot trailer and the roads were slightly bumpy but super easy to accommodate to our trailer. 

Had full cell service on t-mobile

Grand Junction Desert Road Recreation Area BLM

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Great Free Spot outside of GJ

Absolutely no privacy, but a place to sleep

Decent stopover spot but wouldn’t stay for a long time

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