Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Knowles Overlook Campground
About
Bureau of Land Management
McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area
CONSTRUCTION AT KNOWLES OVERLOOK CAMPGROUND BEGINS NOVEMBER 15, 2021 AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WINTER. THE CAMPGROUND WILL BE CLOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION.
Fee Info
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Sweet spot, but overpriced:/
We were really disappointed with this campground:( all the prior reviews we had read told us this area was free, but it turns out in 2023 all the BLM campsites in the area have switched to requiring reservations & fees. So it ended up being $28 for a night on BLM land. The site was so cool, too. Totally would have gotten 5 stars if it was free, or even just cheaper. It looks like a lot of the fencing, toilets, and picnic tables might be newer, I think they might’ve put a lot of new signage and other things in with the new fee use upgrade. But it felt like to drive the 30 minute road into the site and to have only some pit toilets did not warrant 28 dollars. Especially as travelers who are always looking for free BLM land to stay on. Again, the area was amazing, really well kept and gorgeous views, but the disappointment and frustration of having to reserve and buy a site knocked off some stars for us. Once arriving to the site as well, our service wasn’t great so it was difficult to reserve a site and everything, so do that all before you drive down the road, it’s long. Bumpy too, so AWD at a minimum. Anything lifted would be great, too. Sucks because you can’t really figure out which sites you want until you get there. Oh well. Really cool spot if you’re willing to spend the money. $28 minimum.
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Tricky to get to, not a lot around, but worth it for the views
The drive in is bumpy and will take awhile. Higher clearance would help, but isn't necessary. Free range area, beware of cows on the road. Mind the cow patties, there are some on the tent pads. Outstanding views of the canyon and the Colorado River, depending on your site. Good bathroom. Full cell service w At&t. Picnic tables. Actual fire pit. The sites are fairly close together. There are some trees and shrubs, but not much privacy.
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Different Spot, Same Area
We were nervous about driving into the area that I think most people went to in these reviews, so we chose a bit easier route. I think it was to the right from the entrance. The road still wasn’t great, but we felt okay in a little rented campervan. The spot we ended up at had a fire pit, vault toilet, and a circle with several spots. There were a few friendly locals up there. Plenty more spots, but the spots were close together.
Location
Knowles Overlook Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Grand Junction, CO travel west on I-70 and take exit 2 towards Rabbit Valley. Take a left over the interstate and travel straight into McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. Take a right at the first intersection and a left at the second intersection. Stay on the main road for approximately 2.8 miles and take a left. The campground is approximately 1.3 miles further.
Address
McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area
2815 H Road
Grand junction, CO 81506
Coordinates
39.136 N
109.03 W