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GECKO GULCH--MOUNTAIN BIKE HEAVEN

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· Fruita, Mesa, Colorado
35 acres hosted by Patti C.
1 RV/tent site
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Learn more about this land: CAMP ON 35 ACRES OF PRIVATE MOUNTAIN BIKE HEAVEN! Gecko Gulch is a single, private campsite near the popular North Fruita Desert 18 Road mountain bike area and the famous Kokopelli Trail. And if that’s not enough, after a day of shredding single track, you can return to your campsite and have 35 acres of desert hills all to yourself to continue the ride! When you’ve had enough of the bike, you can relax in your 8’x12’ cabin with two comfy chairs and room to hang a hammock or stretch out two of your sleeping bags if you don’t want to pitch a tent. A covered porch is the perfect place to watch the sunset and enjoy a well-earned beer. There’s a picnic table with a shade sail. The open-air shower stall lets you hang a solar bag to rinse off the dust while you admire an unending desert view. Then start a campfire and roast some marshmallows while you wait for the stars to come out. Gecko Gulch’s 35 acres are surrounded by public BLM land on two sides so the desert really is your playground. This is a dry campsite with no electricity or water, but there is a portable toilet and trash can. There’s enough flat area to set up a couple of tents. A small amount of firewood is provided.  Gecko Gulch is not suitable for mega-large RVs. The cabin has no heat/air conditioning, but two screened windows open to catch a breeze and mosquito netting is on the door. If you’re tired of camping in a crowded, noisy campground with neighbors on all sides, if you want privacy and incredible views, then Gecko Gulch is waiting!CAMP ON 35 ACRES OF PRIVATE MOUNTAIN BIKE HEAVEN! Gecko Gulch is a single, private campsite near the popular North Fruita Desert 18 Road mountain bike area and the famous Kokopelli Trail. And if that’s not enough, after a day of shredding single track, you can return to your campsite and have 35 acres of desert hills all to yourself to continue the ride! When you’ve had enough of the bike, you can relax in your 8’x12’ cabin with two comfy chairs and room to hang a hammock or stretch out two of your sleeping bags if you don’t want to pitch a tent. A covered porch is the perfect place to watch the sunset and enjoy a well-earned beer. There’s a picnic table with a shade sail. The open-air shower stall lets you hang a solar bag to rinse off the dust while you admire an unending desert view. Then start a campfire and roast some marshmallows while you wait for the stars to come out. Gecko Gulch’s 35 acres are surrounded by public BLM land on two sides so the desert really is your playground. This is a dry campsite with no electricity or water, but there is a portable toilet and trash can. There’s enough flat area to set up a couple of tents. A small amount of firewood is provided.  Gecko Gulch is not suitable for mega-large RVs. The cabin has no heat/air conditioning, but two screened windows open to catch a breeze and mosquito netting is on the door. If you’re tired of camping in a crowded, noisy campground with neighbors on all sides, if you want privacy and incredible views, then Gecko Gulch is waiting!
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David F.recommends
May 29, 2023
GECKO GULCH--MOUNTAIN BIKE HEAVEN
Memorial Day weekend
Open space all around, small place inside so get cozy. Effortless replacement of porta potty swap and rubbish. Access to North Desert via 18 road - refer to map as we went off track a few times, but 18 road … is better as it is relatively smooth. There is an exciting 4wd drive through a small 5 ft seasonal wash runout to North Desert if you like short cuts.
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Josh M.recommends
April 23, 2023
GECKO GULCH--MOUNTAIN BIKE HEAVEN
Great Stay
Awesome spot. Beautiful scenery and the little cabin was great to get out of the wind.
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Jennifer L.recommends
October 16, 2022
GECKO GULCH--MOUNTAIN BIKE HEAVEN
Fantastic views and access to BLM land! Great place to crash while doing some biking in fruita. Big bonus for being dog friendly. Patti was a delight to work with.
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William T.
September 29, 2022
GECKO GULCH--MOUNTAIN BIKE HEAVEN
The little cabin at Gecko Gulch is basic - no water or electricity, two chairs nailed to the floor, a boat- type toilet outside, along with a picnic table and a hammock. However, the lack of amenities is made up for by the privacy and isolation. Views across the rolling desert grasslands to the Book Cliffs to the north and Colorado National Monument to the south, particularly at sunrise and sunset, are priceless. Lying in the hammock after dark and looking up at the blazing night stars was magical.
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Cristina C.recommends
August 11, 2022
GECKO GULCH--MOUNTAIN BIKE HEAVEN
Beautiful, peaceful setting
Patti's directions were very clear. The setting is stunning - high desert with the mountain backdrop. Very peaceful. Great star gazing. There is a little cabin should you need to shelter or prefer to sleep indoors. We will return when in the area.
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Rita I.
June 22, 2022
GECKO GULCH--MOUNTAIN BIKE HEAVEN
Remote and Peaceful
This is an unusual getaway that takes you up and over gravel roads to a cool, remote spot in the rural area of Fruta. The quiet is seductive. The little house/shed would be useful for some, but we had a van to sleep in. Hammock, compost toilet and tarp were useful. Not on bicycle trails but 6 + miles to get to them. We enjoyed the two-night stay — feeling far away.
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Fruita, Mesa, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Patti C.Joined in May 2020
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