Pyramid Rock Camp, near Grand Junction, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle without breaking the bank. This location offers a rugged, natural experience with plenty of room for tents and RVs, making it a popular choice for campers who appreciate a bit of space and solitude.

The area is known for its stunning views and open skies, perfect for catching breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Visitors have highlighted the rutted roads leading in, which can be a bit tricky, especially for sedans, but the payoff is worth it. As one camper noted, “Great morning views” await those who make the trek up the hill.

While there are no amenities like drinking water or toilets, the freedom to camp without permits and the allowance for pets make it a laid-back choice. Some campers have mentioned that it’s a great pitstop for those traveling between Denver and Zion, and the open space is ideal for activities like hiking or riding ATVs. Just be prepared for some wind and the occasional mosquito when the sun goes down.

If you’re looking for a place to unwind and enjoy nature, Pyramid Rock Camp offers a unique blend of seclusion and accessibility. Just remember to pack out what you pack in, as there are no trash services available.

Pyramid Rock Camp

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The road was smooth coming in. I parked right below the marked spot because the road got a little more rough to get up there. But there is plenty of dispersed camping before and after the marked spot. 

Great spot 15 min off the highway 

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. 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.

Good Place to Spend the Night

Long road with lots of options like the other reviews say. We drove in at 10 pm and there were at least 7 other people staying on the road. Road has lots of ruts and some of the pull off areas are pretty rutted, too. We weren't too sure if our van could handle those, so we had to pick one that was a little smoother. Perk, is that we both had really good service (Verizon)!

Lots of room, but also very popular

Pulled in around 10pm and followed up the rutted road to a campsite. There were some folks camped on the lower lot, but being on top of the hill gave great morning views. Definitely recommend for a pitstop from Denver to Zion. 

Go right at the sign for the range after ~4 miles off 70 and some rutted gravel roads. You can pull off there, or we drove up a bit (prob wouldn't recommend if you're in a sedan). Fire rings were available, but it was quite windy and we got there late.

Great spot, rutted roads, beautiful views! Pu

This was a beautiful place to camp. There were a few places along the road you could stop and camp. We
stayed at the farthest site out because there were other campers at the other sites. All sites could fit more that one camper if needed.

Beautiful sunsets and sunrises at this location. The road leaving up was doable for our low clearance Winnebago solis. 

Peaceful 

Apple map directions are spot on.   Lots of room - I chose to go up a rutted road a ways, for privacy.  There was one camper at the flat bottom.  Check weather for rain chance if you don’t have 4x4.

Great views

Easy to find with Google maps. Plenty of open space. 15min off 70.  
Dirt road, a bit bumpy, but we easily pulled our 21ft Micro Minnie 
and it was doable for almost any vehicle. We didn't go to far up into the sites so I can't speak to further in. Rolled in at midnight and was still simple to find in the dark. 

Easy overnight

This site is well trafficked but cozy with great views. There were people traveling down the dirt road in the late evening in vehicles and sport vehicles but they were quiet. I think this might be a local hangout area but the site I stayed at was clean and mostly quiet. 

Beautiful and cozy

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 

Solid secluded area 

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. We also had 1 bar of 5G using t-mobile. It would have been 5 stars if there weren’t so many nats! bring some good bug repellent and it would be perfect. The bugs went away at night which allowed for good stargazing. make sure to look up fire warnings! 

Beautiful but buggy

Lots of space, I believe you can drive either to the bottom or top of the little dune. We stayed on the top and we were the only ones. Ground is dust/dirt but there were plenty of places to park with great views! Only complaint is LOTS of gnats. OFF didn’t help so we ended up just sitting in the tent. After dark they went away!

Wild West Feel and Great Stargazing

Kind of a far drive to get to but stunning views when you get here. Road is well maintained and any vehicle could make it. We heard about the bats and yes there were some but watching the moonrise was well worth a few bats. 

Awesome spot! 

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. There was only one other camper here besides us. Road is fairly easy to get back to the sites. We only saw like 5 sites but there may have been more somewhere? Views were wonderful and stars were popping at night.

Hot but quiet and peaceful!

It was a great spot once I finally found it. Waze took me through privately owned land. Google had it right. There’s a T in the road just outside of De Beque. Don’t go on the road marked no outlet! Make the right instead. 

Don’t trust Waze!

Do not go past the gravel road if it’s rained or going to rain. Most spots were close together or just out in the open which isn’t what I like personally. I managed to find one a bit farther out up the dirt road which turned to a mud pit on my way out the next morning after some rain. Was kind of fun honestly but would not recommend for 99% of vehicles after/during any rain. Be sure to check the forecast and steer clear if there’s any chance of rain. Also a bit buggy even in October.

Not my favorite 

Bumpy road in but the view is incredible. I couldn’t make it all the way in because there was a spot with huge ruts in the road that my impreza couldn’t make it through. Not a lot of people and lots of space to choose from

Beautiful spot

We pulled in at night. Our 4WD 28ft RV had no trouble with the dirt road- even though it was a little soggy in some spots. Big ruts in some sections, but most vehicles shouldn’t have trouble with the climb. 
When you pull in, there’s 5-6 designated spots, but they were full, so we went further down and found a pulloff to spend the night. 
Stars were phenomenal! Make sure you check fire restrictions beforehand. 

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