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Mud Springs Campground accommodates horses in the Grand Junction area with 13 designated campsites on Bureau of Land Management land at 8,400 feet elevation. The camping area provides access to numerous hiking and equestrian trails through aspen forests. Campground facilities include vault toilets, potable water (though water availability may be limited during drought conditions), and spacious sites. Located on Glade Park, the campground requires no entrance fee if specifically visiting Mud Springs. The road in becomes particularly muddy during rain, making the campground's name especially fitting. Sites typically include tent pads and fire rings with adequate room for hammocks. Wildlife sightings are common in this forested setting.
Horse owners will find multiple bridle trail access points directly from the camping area, with routes suitable for day rides ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels. The area sits at a higher elevation which provides cooler temperatures during summer months when lower areas become uncomfortably hot. No reservations are accepted at this first-come, first-served campground, which operates seasonally from May 15 to October 15 with a 14-day stay limit. The $10 nightly fee ($5 with senior discount) makes this an affordable option for equestrian camping. Verizon and AT&T cellular signals are limited but available, while T-Mobile coverage is nonexistent. The roads leading to the campground feature washboard gravel surfaces for approximately 2.8 miles from the end of pavement, making high-clearance vehicles recommended, especially during wet conditions.
"If you have ATVs, dirt bikes, horses, etc. this is a great place for you. It’s just 4 miles off of I-70 but still secluded."
"Nothing extreme or crazy with this site, you get privacy, open space and 360 views of the surrounding scenery and free range cows. Road relatively easy to pass through"
"Mud springs is a small campground tucked away on top of a national monument."
"There are toilets and a water faucet near our site. Rained on us a bit the first day so the name definitely fits! 4x4 would help get to the sites! Especially on muddy days!"
from $5 - $10 / night
Check Availability"Entrance is via 139 just before the 8 mile marker, you have to drive over a cattle grate and road is gravel."
"Near town and close to i70. Note: there are several coyotes in the area. Be sure to keep an eye on your pets."
"Only 2 spots out here at lands end that are actually on the edge of the mesa. No tree cover out on the edge of the mesa. Alt is around 10.5k so won't get super hot."
"Easy drive up for any vehicle. I clocked about 10 options before parking on a grassy flat area about half way up (options at both sides of road at this spot) About 4/5 others camped. Fire pits."
"Easy access, just a tough road for my jeep and trailer to climb driving up. The dirt roads are well manicured and any vehicle should have no problem getting in and finding sites."
"Our site was hidden by trees off a short dirt drive which wasn’t too bad."
"Pretty spot with stream water right behind the sites. You have to drive over a stream when you come in but it was easily crossed when we visited."
"Arrived on foot trail via a Little Dominguez Canyon going to Big Dominguez Canyon. Half of Campground is on one side of the river need four-wheel-drive to cross the river."
"This area is called Fluffle Campground, and the center is a large Group Are with Equestrian corral also. There are a total of 25 sites but 9 of them are in the so called group area complex."
"Made for ORV folks and there are horse corrals. Lots of parking area in each site.. Each site is very large and gravel. Over 20 sites are spread out over a couple miles. We had site number 18."
from $10 - $20 / night
from $100 - $125 / night
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GuideEasy access, just a tough road for my jeep and trailer to climb driving up. The dirt roads are well manicured and any vehicle should have no problem getting in and finding sites.
Very peaceful and quiet and perfect cool temps compared to grand junctions summer heat.
LegendThis area is called Fluffle Campground, and the center is a large Group Are with Equestrian corral also. There are a total of 25 sites but 9 of them are in the so called group area complex. These sites are large and roomy and good for RVs and TTs. However they are close to I70 and some will have freeway noise depending on the site. One toilet is at the group areA. No dumpsters, no water, no RV dump. Cell signal is very strong. Sites all are reserved and paid for online. No FCFS but sort of a hybrid if FCFS and online pay for sites as most are open during the week. Likely alot of OHVs on weekends. Sites are $20/$10 senior with an $8 reservation online fee. 7 day camping limit
GuideIf you have ATVs, dirt bikes, horses, etc. this is a great place for you. It’s just 4 miles off of I-70 but still secluded. It is a designated OHV area so no worries about people stopping you from ripping around and exploring.
That said - I’m a quiet camper and prefer to avoid OHV areas calling them Obnoxiously High-noise Vehicle areas. I’m kidding, obviously. Seriously, everyone enjoys the outdoors in their own way and I don’t begrudge anyone their enjoyment. I took the chance and it was very quiet while I was there. Only one couple other than me that I’m aware of.
The weather was mild in mid-April during my stay - got to about 70 during the day and around 40 at night. It was windy during the day but it is a very open space and it is western Colorado. When the wind died down, the mosquitoes came out and they were persistent. I hiked around and they weren’t just at my campsite. There is a water treatment facility in the area and just down from the main camping is a treatment pond so I’m guessing that’s the culprit.
The road in is unpaved once you leave the small town but very easy. I base those sorts of claims off of the VW Jetta Scale - the vehicle I had for 8 years before my current vehicle. There are a few low creeks crossings but the beds are small and both were dry when I came through. Even if they had water, I still would have crossed if I were still in my Jetta. The roads were washboarded so don’t bring the nice china.
The pull offs are plentiful and large. Most could hold a few trailers or several vehicles and some have fire rings. I did not have a fire because the fire danger was too high (ALWAYS CHECK BEFORE HAVING A FIRE). The road is a loop so just follow it around until you find the spot you want.
The space is wide open and surrounded by 360 views of mountains. Sunset and Sunrise were great but - for you photographers - the light changes really fast so scout the compositions you want ahead of time.
No wildlife that I was aware of aside from birds and our mosquito friends. I didn’t hear coyotes, I didn’t even see deer tracks. Just horse and tire tracks.
Oh, on the way in there was a sign that said “Private Property, No Trespassing” and it looked like it was for the road going in; however, the other signs revealed that it was for the area around the water treatment plant. There isn’t a lot of signage, just one saying it’s an OHV area and one saying it’s a Limited Use area. Other signs are just to protect the sensitive areas.
ScoutWe towed a 35 FT 5th wheel heading west on 105 until we discovered the perfect campsite by turning south at the intersection with 108. The road was very rough but doable by moving along very slowly.
Our site was hidden by trees off a short dirt drive which wasn’t too bad. There was plenty of space for us to turn around, and a fire pit had been constructed of large rocks (with a resident chipmunk hanging out among them).
We loved being surrounded by tall trees on one side and having a long distance view across the meadow on the other side, watching storm clouds approaching every day. We were far enough from the road that we barely heard any traffic passing. However, the sound of cattle lowing was frequent, and there was evidence of their presence all over the ground! One bull approached and stood there bellowing at the camper before finally moving along, and another morning we looked outside to see several cows munching on the remains of our campfire. Apparently they like to eat ashes and charcoal for the minerals because it happened twice!
We camped there 6 nights and hated to leave. Our only reservations were driving on the long bumpy roads and cattle manure being everywhere. Otherwise, it was the best boondocking place we’ve stayed because of the scenery and remoteness. It was very quiet except for the cattle lowing.
We rode our bikes down 108 one day and discovered that it was way too rough to drive with our dually pickup. Another day we rode all the way down 105 and then back on 100 which is Land’s End Road. There are lots more dispersed campsites further down 105, but many have huge potholes turning into them. Some are located next to reservoirs and have lovely views, but we were happy with our site because we didn’t have to drive that far to reach it. If you had a smaller rig, it would be worth trying those places.
LegendLoved being here. Beautiful morning, however scorching evening. Many of the sites here are very spread out and very large. Made for ORV folks and there are horse corrals. Lots of parking area in each site.. Each site is very large and gravel. Over 20 sites are spread out over a couple miles. We had site number 18. The next two sites are over a little bit more rugged road than the road coming up to our site. Is nicely gravel and smooth. Beyond it is dirt road to the last two sites, which are set off by themselves,. No one else was in the campground during our one night stop.
Spring and fall would be gorgeous and better weather times. However, I would expect lots ORV activity that time of year.
LegendMud springs is a small campground tucked away on top of a national monument. To enter the monument, there is a fee, but if you are going to mud springs you can tell them that and not pay the park entrance fee. It's up on glade park but kind of off the beat and path. The road was wet from recent rain and a small stream flowed down the washboard surface. The park itself is small but nice. Quiet. A bit muddy when it rains. We saw deer in the morning. We had a nice tent pad and firerings. Room for hammocks. It's a good place with pit toilets. But it's quiet. We did have a couple things walk through our site, we weren't sure what they were but it put our dog on high alert. One had a bell so that was strange. The other we aren't sure of but our dog watched as whatever it was walked past the tent. There weren't many people there so it probably wasn't another camper but some sort of critter. There is also a fresh spring that you can collect water from I think. We looked at it but didn't opt to collect any water. Lots of trees though which is nice. It seems to rain in July there, although they go through severe droughts and then all of a sudden, rain for two days. But both times we've gone in July, it has rained.
TravelerPretty spot with stream water right behind the sites. You have to drive over a stream when you come in but it was easily crossed when we visited. We enjoyed the trail near by and we were the only ones here while camping over night, occasionally some atv trails were used near by. Vaulted toilets as well. Absolutely no service bc it’s the middle of the woods.
GuideEntrance is via 139 just before the 8 mile marker, you have to drive over a cattle grate and road is gravel. We were in a 28ft RV and the first 3 pullouts were very accessible, last one (furthest from the 139) was a little sketchy to reach at 10pm - would recommend for a smaller rv / 4x4 as there were a couple of large pot holes. We relied on Google maps satellite view to guide parking / finding pullouts at night.
No facilities I could see but there where 5rvs & caravans parked overnight. Pretty view over distance mountains & mesas at sunrise.
One pile of illegally dumped rubbish present else fairly clean/pristine.
TravelerOnly 2 spots out here at lands end that are actually on the edge of the mesa. No tree cover out on the edge of the mesa. Alt is around 10.5k so won't get super hot. Glow of the city lights from below at night is pretty. During the daytime in clear weather, you have 100+ mile views.
Mud Springs Campground provides designated equestrian camping opportunities in the Grand Junction area. Located at 8,400 feet elevation on Glade Park, this Bureau of Land Management facility offers a cooler summer alternative to lower-elevation sites. The campground operates seasonally from May through mid-October with higher road accessibility challenges during wet conditions.
Hiking trails at higher elevations: Grand Mesa FS 105 Dispersed Camping offers excellent access to hiking opportunities surrounded by tall trees. One camper notes, "We spent two weeks near vela resevoir. No fish but lots of mushrooms. The first trees are inoxicating." The area sits at higher elevations providing respite from summer heat.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Big Dominguez Campground offers secluded camping with stream access. Visitors report, "Pretty spot with stream water right behind the sites. You have to drive over a stream when you come in but it was easily crossed when we visited." The remote location creates excellent wildlife viewing possibilities.
Stargazing at elevation: Lands End Camp provides exceptional night sky viewing from the edge of Grand Mesa. A camper notes, "LONG views from the edge of the mesa. No tree cover out on the edge of the mesa. Alt is around 10.5k so won't get super hot. Glow of the city lights from below at night is pretty." The high altitude creates excellent stargazing conditions.
Privacy between sites: The horse campgrounds near Grand Junction provide good separation between camping areas. At Mud Springs, one camper observed, "The other sites are pretty spaced out." This privacy allows equestrian campers to manage their animals with minimal disturbance.
Access to water features: Gunnison River Overlook provides camping with river views. A visitor reports, "Great views! We camped just south of the pin but there are several spots to pull over with fire rings along 123 rd." Access to water is particularly valuable in this semi-arid region.
Cooler temperatures: Pyramid Rock Camp provides camping options with west desert views. A camper noted, "Hot but quiet and peaceful! We stopped here for an overnight on our way to Moab. It's definitely HOT right now in July without a ton of tree coverage but once the sun started to set it was fine." Higher elevation campgrounds provide temperature relief.
Seasonal road challenges: Roads to equestrian camping sites near Grand Junction can become challenging during wet conditions. One camper at Big Dominguez noted, "Accessibility can be tricky when weather comes into play." Plan alternative routes during rainy periods.
Variable water availability: Water access changes seasonally across the region. One visitor to Grand Mesa noted, "We spent two weeks near vela resevoir. No fish but lots of mushrooms." Check current water conditions before planning your trip.
Wildlife encounters: The camping areas around Grand Junction feature active wildlife. At BLM Camping off 139, a camper advised, "Note: there are several coyotes in the area. Be sure to keep an eye on your pets." Wildlife awareness is essential when camping with horses or pets.
Pack adequate sun protection: Open sites like Gunnison River Overlook have minimal shade. A camper advised, "There wasn't much shade but we set up a tarp and it was fine. Bring lots of water and sunscreen but worth it!" Shade structures are recommended for family camping.
Consider insects by season: Bug activity varies by location and time of year. At Pyramid Rock Camp, visitors reported, "This place was beautiful! It really felt like the wild west. The road was well kept and any vehicle could make it. There were so many amazing spots... It would have been 5 stars if there weren't so many nats!"
Check road conditions: Fluffle Group Use Campground offers family-friendly sites but requires planning. A visitor noted, "These sites are large and roomy and good for RVs and TTs. However they are close to I70 and some will have freeway noise depending on the site." Call ranger stations for current road status before bringing children.
High-clearance considerations: Roads to horse campgrounds frequently require appropriate vehicles. At Lands End Camp, one RVer shared, "Easy drive up for any vehicle. I clocked about 10 options before parking on a grassy flat area about half way up."
Seasonal timing strategies: RV campers should consider elevation when planning trips. At Grand Mesa FS 105, a camper explained, "We towed a 35 FT 5th wheel heading west on 105 until we discovered the perfect campsite by turning south at the intersection with 108. The road was very rough but doable by moving along very slowly."
Water crossing assessment: Stream crossings require careful evaluation. At Big Dominguez Campground, a visitor observed, "Half of Campground is on one side of the river need four-wheel-drive to cross the river." Always evaluate water crossings before attempting with an RV.
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