Camping near Fruita
A mountain biking paradise of singletrack and slickrock trails in Colorado’s high desert.
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Fruita By The Lake
5 sites · RVs10 acres · Fruita, CO
The property is a mix of living quarters and a business with a beautiful 2-acre lake accessible in the summer.
Hipcampers will be camping on a 10-acre property mixed-used and will have their own little piece of land and privacy to enjoy.
They will find endless activities surrounding our property while enjoying their stay. There are miles of mountain and road bike trails easily accessed from the campsite. Rafting, golf, swimming, fishing, hiking, off-roading, dirt bike/ATV trails, Colorado National Monument, and the list goes on and on within a short distance. The campsites are 2 minutes from downtown Fruita for those who would enjoy good restaurants, great coffee shops, or a drink. You will find a grocery store, pharmacy, and gas station in the same area.
To consider:
Our place is great but not for everyone. We have three convenient sites, all with electricity and water and one with sewage.
They all have great views and are very close to the town of Fruita. Every hipcampers can enjoy the beach and the lake between mid-May and October when its full.
The property is used by THE GONDOLA SHOP, which restores ski gondolas. Monday to Friday, you might hear some light noise and see employees walking around. For that reason and the potential hazard YOU ARE FULLY RESPONSIBLE OF YOUR CHILDREN IF YOU HAVE SOME on our property. We ask that all vehicles drive no faster than 10 miles per hour for the same reason.
We will consider a group of campers or mix camper/tents roof tents as long as you have your own bathroom to share. Please email us with any requests you might have. We are open to discussing any inquiries. Between May and October, when our lake is full and usable, our place is great for gatherings and a big BBQ.
Camp #1 / 30amps + 110V (NO WATER). We have a spot on the property for you to fill in your water tank, but there is no water directly at the site. This site is on an old concrete pad and will need some leveling. This site is close to the tenant's house. You might see some chickens running around, but your camper will face the opposite way, and you will get your privacy. We accept campers class B and C ONLY, max 27 feet for this camp. NO TRAVEL TRAILERS. It would be best to park nose 1st to access the electric post and back up to get out. This site has lots of shade in the summer. This site has no fire pit and no picnic table.
Camp #2 / 50amps + water + sewage. WINTERIZED. YOU ONLY NEED A HEATED WATER HOSE. This site is on compact gravel and will need some leveling. This site is very close to the main shop and the owner's apartment. You will see and maybe hear some action on weekdays. We accept vans, small campers, and motorhomes class A, B, and C. It's a pull-through site and easy to park. This site could accommodate two or three campers (extra $). This site is in the sun with no shade. This site has no fire pit and no picnic table.
Camp #3 / 50amps + water. WINTERIZED. YOU ONLY NEED A HEATED WATER HOSE. This site is long and wide on compact gravel and might need some leveling. On this site, your camper/van will be facing the lake. You can drink your coffee with the birds singing. We accept vans, small campers, and motorhomes class A, B, and C. It's a back-in site with plenty of space to do it. This site could accommodate two or three campers (extra $). This site has a fire pit, a picnic table, and a private dock.
Camp #4 (Coming soon). Very basic but on property. You want to be on private land but do not need power or water hook up. This is it.
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Lakeside Camping, Water Time :)
7 sites · RVs, Tents22 acres · Clifton, CO
We moved here in 1997
The home has had major remodels done on it.
The lake is an old gravel pit to make road base for local road construction.
The buoys in the lake are scuba projects from the local college CMU, and hold lots of fish. Other nesting platforms are for our local Geese and they hatch out in April-June.
We airbnb 2 rooms in our home as a shared facility and have airbnbs in Northern Ca and Baja.
Our home is off limits for campers as we need to respect the space for our other airbnb guests.
But in an emergence please call, cell service works fine.
port-a potty is gone for the winter November-April.
port-a potty is clean and works great, May- Oct. If you here in the winter you may use the trees or Mavericks gas station in 1.5 miles away.
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A Great Story
11 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Clifton, CO
5.5 acres with views of Mt. Garfield and the Grand Mesa. Quiet and secluded feeling but close to wineries and restaurants!
Our open field provides flat ground to camp or park. Surrounding areas have livestock that add to this farm feel. We as property owners live on the property and are here to help or provide directions or recommendations for tourist attractions.
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Mounument Farms Lavender Farm
1 site · RV, Tent176 acres · Grand Junction, CO
Lavender farm on 176 private gated acres across from the Colorado National Monument with views up Wedding Canyon. 1 mile of Colorado river frontage with spectacular views of the Colorado National Monument and the Book Cliffs. 4 acres of a working Lavender farm to top it off. Close to Fruita and Grand Junction for restaurants and shopping. River rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking, road biking, hiking, off road adventure is all close to this property. Access is by a maintained winding dirt road with some steep grades and narrow road areas. Any trailer length or RV's over 30 ft will have some difficulty getting into the property to the back campsite. In times of heavy rain the road may become impassable and you will have to wait for the road to dry out. Average area rainfall is 8 inches per year and the road is passable most of the time. Trucks pulling trailers are recommended to have 4 wheel drive to get out. I can supply more information and photos of the road.
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Desert camping views and wildlife
5 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Fruita, CO
Learn more about this land:Located on a working ranch with a variety of camping locations nearby crops and seasonal livestock. Views of the bookclifs,Colorado National Monument. Close to hiking,biking,river and atv activity’s Hipcamps Aerial photo very outdated place is much improved Please note to Check-in after 10 am but before 8 pm
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Monument Vista Place
1 site · RV10 acres · Grand Junction, CO
Monument Vista Place is located just 3 miles from the I-70 freeway, and the quaint town of Fruita Colorado. Gated, safe and quiet, MVP offers EPIC views of Colorado National Monument!
Our 50'x30' RV pad has full hookups (Power [50A], water, sewer) with on-site laundry. Access is very easy and we can accommodate even the largest motorhomes!
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Near Fruita Bike Trails
1 site · RV10 acres · Fruita, CO
New Hipcamp property. Learn more about this land:Fruita, Colorado is approximately 10 min from location. Also nearby are the 18 Rd. mountain bike trail system, and Highline State Park. Site is quiet and very little light pollution at night. Notes: Horses on property. Please don’t approach horses. Family dog (friendly chocolate lab) on property as well.
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Monument RV Resort
91 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Fruita, CO
Welcome to Monument RV Park
Monument RV Resort offers a variety of accommodations to fit every lifestyle, from 85-foot pull-thrus for your big rig to tent sites and comfortable cabins. We have easy on and off access to I-70, yet we are located far enough away that you won’t hear freeway noise.
Not only are we the closest full-service RV Park to Colorado National Monument, we are right across the street from James R. Robb State Park which has access to the Colorado River, a swim beach and fishing lake. When you stay with us, you can leave your car behind and walk to 16 different eating establishments ranging from all the fast food restaurants, Starbucks, an Asian restaurants and a steakhouse. The Dinosaur Journey Museum, a favorite with families, is across the street from the Park.
Monument RV Resort offers a variety of accommodations to fit every lifestyle, from 85-foot pull-thrus for your big rig to tent sites and comfortable cabins. We have easy on and off access to I-70, yet we are located far enough away that you won’t hear freeway noise.
The west entrance to the Colorado National Monument is just 2 miles from our Park and is a beautiful, scenic 23-mile drive. Bring along a picnic, stay for sunset and watch the buttes and spires glow. If you come during the winter season, the Monument is spectacular under a dusting of snow.
The Monument and McInnis Canyons (1 mile from our Park) provide miles of hiking trails, world-class mountain biking and rock climbing. The Kokopelli Trail System is 5 miles from our Park. An excellent, paved bike trail is accessible from our Park and goes 30 miles east along the Colorado River. The Desert north of Fruita offers off road biking and ATV trails. For maps and more information call or stop by the Office.
Downtown Fruita and Grand Junction are a short drive from the Park with shopping, farmers markets, festivals, museums , restaurants and so much more. Adobe Creek National Golf Course offers 27 holes on three separate nine hole courses.
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Bear Family Ranch LLC
9 sites · RVs, Tents159 acres · Mack, CO
A secluded and quiet Ranch with grand views of the Colorado Monument, Grand Mesa, and the bookcliffs. 30 minutes west of Grand Junction. Bird watchers' paradise, family water park 15 minutes away. 159 acres for walking, hiking and mountain biking. 1/2 a mile from the Annual 3rd week of June Country Jam, 2 miles from Colorado river, World Class Mountain Biking in Loma, Fruita Desert, and Mtn Bike lunch loops in Grand Junction. 10 min from the Colorado Monument. 1 hour to the Grand Mesa, 1 hour and 15 min from Moab. 2 RV sites w/full hook-ups 30 & 50 Amp, along with 5 dry camping sites. 40 minutes from Palisade wine country.
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Beautiful Views Tipi
3 sites · Lodging35 acres · Redlands, CO
Learn more about this land:This property borders the Colorado National Monument. There are beautiful views in every direction, wildlife, and fresh air. This property will give you the opportunity to push yourself on some world-class mountain biking/hiking trails and the solitude to recharge and relax. You are going to love it! This listing is for the large tent that I have set up, you just need to bring your sleeping bag.
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Reverie Retreat at MTO
1 site · RV10 acres · Palisade, CO
This retreat is surrounded by a peach orchard which has breathtaking views of Mt. Garfield and is surrounded by farms, vineyards and wineries. Mosher-Talley Orchard (MTO) is a ten acre, third generation farm.
Located on the Fruit and Wine Byway, we are eight miles from Palisade or downtown Grand Junction. There are two wineries within one mile in either direction and four wineries within three miles.
We provide electric hook-ups along with an indoor bathroom (no shower). Bring a propane bottle for our gas fire pit or enjoy our traditional one with complimentary wood.
Friendly pets are welcome! There are two small free-range farm dogs that will likely greet you. On occasion, wildlife roams the property as well.
Other local activities: (season depending)
- Multiple hiking and mountain biking trails
-Skiing/snowboarding (45 minutes away)
-Wineries, distilleries and craft breweries
-Local produce, pies, honey & farmer’s markets
-River activities: rafting, SUP’s, and floating
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Fruita’s Camp - Station 5
5 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Fruita, CO
This is 4 arce hidden gem in the heart of fabulous Fruita. We 1 spot with full power and water hookup. 2 RV pull in spots with access to water, and RV dump station, endless tent camping. Our property is 2 mins from downtown Fruita, ie. Camillas Cafe, Hot Tomato, Copper Club, and just as close is the river trail that feeds the kokopellis trails in Loma, and we are at the corner of 18 Road and Ottley ave.
Also little salt wash park is at the back of the property, it has disc golf and walking trails.
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Camping near Fruita guide
Overview
Located on the edge of the Colorado Plateau near the Utah-Colorado border, Fruita has made a name for itself as one of America’s top mountain biking destinations. It’s a less crowded alternative to neighboring Moab and offers much in terms of hiking, camping, and sightseeing. Fruita sits at the western entrance of Colorado National Monument and only 90 minutes from Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Arches, and Canyonlands national parks. Campers will find plenty of options around Fruita from amenity-packed RV parks and scenic national park sites to primitive sites with easy access to popular mountain bike trails.
Where to go
North Fruita Desert
The North Fruita Desert is where you’ll find Fruita’s most famous mountain biking trails. The North Fruita Desert area hugs the Book Cliffs just north of town and offers over 250 miles of designated trails including the world-class “18 Road'' trail system. The North Fruita Desert Campground offers convenient access to the trails and dispersed camping is allowed in designated sites just outside the mountain bike trail system.
Colorado National Monument
Sitting on a high plateau, just minutes from Fruita, Colorado National Monument is a striking red rock landscape of sheer cliffs, towering sandstone formations, and dizzying canyons. The park’s top attraction is the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive, which hugs the edge of a cliff and provides access to several trailheads and scenic viewpoints. The Saddlehorn Campground is the only designated campground in the park and sites can be reserved up to six months in advance.
Grand Mesa National Forest
Situated high above the Colorado River’s Grand Valley, about 40 miles east of Grand Junction, Grand Mesa National Forest offers a cooler temperature escape in summer. This unique flat-topped mountain is filled with hundreds of gorgeous alpine lakes and over 200 miles of trails to explore. Campers will find several lakeside campgrounds and tons of opportunities for dispersed and backcountry camping.
When to go
The best seasons for mountain biking and camping in Fruita are spring and fall. Fruita gets a bit too hot in summer to thoroughly enjoy the trails. It’s not uncommon to see triple-digit temperatures in summer. Fall is a particularly nice time to visit Fruita. That’s when peaches, pears, and other delicious fruits are harvested in orchards around Fruita. Winter can also be a pleasant time to visit Fruita as long as you come prepared for chilly nights. Fruita gets very little snow in winter.
Know before you go
- Fruita has grocery stores, bike shops, breweries, and restaurants. Nearby Grand Junction offers a wider variety of services.
- Multi-day mountain bike rentals are available at several bike shops in Fruita.
- Some dispersed camping areas near Fruita require a portable toilet and fire pan for overnight stays.
- Fruita’s home of the Mike the Headless Chicken Festival. If you happen to visit in late May, don’t miss this yearly celebration that honors a chicken that supposedly survived without a head for nearly two years.
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