Parachute’s camping options provide a taste of Colorado’s Western Slope.
Interstate 70 bisects Colorado, offering a natural opportunity for a road trip through the Rocky Mountains and beyond. Located between Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs, the small town of Parachute offers a prime location for exploring all that Colorado’s Western Slope has to offer. Will you go whitewater rafting on the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers? Or do you prefer to stay on land for hiking, fishing, and biking? After a day of adventure, enjoy a stay in a scenic cabin rental or one of many unique glamping accommodations, which range from rustic tents to luxury yurts nestled into picturesque landscapes. Find lakefront campgrounds at Rifle Gap State Park. Stay within easy reach of a 80-foot triple waterfall at Rifle Falls State Park. To pitch a tent or park an RV near the river, consider James M. Robb--Colorado River State Park. If primitive and dispersed camping are more your speed, head to White River National Forest.