Sitting on BLM land above the Fruita and Grand Junction valley, Upper Access Road #1 is a free dispersed site with open sightlines toward the distant Book Cliffs. No shade. Reviewers note the area can draw crowds, including late-night target shooting and fireworks during fire bans, so timing and campsite selection matter. A teardrop trailer has made it in successfully. No water is available on-site, so bring more than you think you need, and pack a portable toilet. Campers exploring the campgrounds near Fruita area will find Upper Access Road #2 about half a mile west.
Description
Leave No Trace principles:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsUpper Access Road #1 is located in Colorado near Fruita
Coordinates
39.09261120125316 N
108.79459166285237 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/29/26- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs 36 min from Provo, UT
- 5 hrs 11 min from Boulder, CO
- 5 hrs 27 min from Farmington, NM
