Grand Junction sits at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers, with an elevation of 4,583 feet and over 275 days of sunshine annually. RV camping near Grand Junction offers access to both desert landscapes and alpine terrain within a 45-minute drive. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 90°F while winter nights can drop below freezing.
What to do
Fishing access: Palisade Basecamp RV Resort offers direct Colorado River access for anglers. "We stayed in the section along the river. All the way in the very last site," notes one camper who appreciated the riverside location.
Wine tasting tours: Visit local vineyards within walking distance of campgrounds. "The winery next door (colterris) is awesome. Small family owned great atmosphere. A truly amazing stop on our way east," reports a Palisade Basecamp visitor.
Mountain biking: Use your campsite as a base for exploring local trails. "Fruita has a lot to offer for a small town. There are biking and hiking trails as well as the national monument itself," explains a visitor to Monument RV Park.
Colorado National Monument: Camp just 12 miles from this natural wonder with towering sandstone formations. "We visited the Palisades and hiked in Colorado National Monument. Bathhouse facilities like a grand hotel. We also road our mountain bikes all around," shares a camper.
What campers like
Private bathroom facilities: Many RV parks feature updated restroom amenities. "Showers and bathrooms were large private and super clean also," writes a visitor to Canyon View RV Resort. Another camper notes, "The bathrooms, showers and laundry were up to par."
Spacious sites: Campers appreciate room between RVs at certain parks. "Large, spacious and very clean sites," reports one Canyon View visitor, while another adds, "The sites are nice, more widely spaced than most private CGs and the sites are angled, so you're not looking directly in your neighbor's windows."
Seasonal amenities: Summer visitors enjoy refreshing options. "There is a pool for the warmer months and it's in close proximity to a Dairy Queen, liquor store and other restaurants," notes a Monument RV Park camper. During cooler seasons, heated facilities remain available.
River views: Camp Eddy earns praise for its waterfront location. "The good - riverside, clean, modern, nice showers, nice clubhouse, bikeway along river, close to GJ amphitheater for walking to concert," states one visitor.
What you should know
Highway noise levels: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds. "It is close to I-70 and the road noise is quite noticeable if you're outside," explains a Canyon View camper, while another mentions, "Can hear highway noise during day but minimal at night."
Winter camping considerations: Cold weather camping requires preparation. "Stopped here for the night before skiing at PowderHorn. Campground was easy to find, clean and quite. We stayed in a tent site and were the only ones there!" shares a Four Seasons River Inn & RV Park visitor.
Site terrain variation: Ground conditions differ between parks. "Really great spot but prepare to roll. All of the tent pads seem to be at a pretty wicked slope, including ours," cautions a Palisade Basecamp visitor about tent camping areas.
