The best cave campgrounds near Fruita, Colorado

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience. If you're looking to explore caves near Fruita, Colorado, we've got you covered with over 140 options. Discover hidden wonders and stunning landscapes while enjoying the comforts of camping. You can choose from a variety of top-rated campsites like The Needles Outpost Campground (811 reviews), St Dane's Cabins & Campground (82 reviews), and Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road (81 reviews). With popular amenities like trash disposal, campfires, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a memorable trip. Plus, indulge in exciting activities such as boating, fishing, and even surfing. So, grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable cave camping adventure in Fruita, Colorado.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Fruita

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience. If you're looking to explore caves near Fruita, Colorado, we've got you covered with over 140 options. Discover hidden wonders and stunning landscapes while enjoying the comforts of camping. You can choose from a variety of top-rated campsites like The Needles Outpost Campground (811 reviews), St Dane's Cabins & Campground (82 reviews), and Ute Lodge - At the End of the Road (81 reviews). With popular amenities like trash disposal, campfires, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a memorable trip. Plus, indulge in exciting activities such as boating, fishing, and even surfing. So, grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable cave camping adventure in Fruita, Colorado.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Fruita

1. Stephens Ranch

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14mi from Fruita · 1 site · Lodging

Jake Stephens Performance Horses is a working horse ranch. It's located in Glade Park, Colorado, which you have to travel through the Colorado National Monument and a Red Rock Tunnel to get to. The 70-acre ranch is located in the middle of the funnest and most beautiful places on the planet. Activities include horseback riding through the mountains, canoeing on one of the reservoirs, mountain biking one of the numerous trails, hiking to see some of the most awesome wildlife anywhere, or just camping in one of the cabins or tent camping on the side of a beautiful Red Rock canyon. There's not a cooler place to stay. Learn more about this land:Come stay in one of our two Colorado cozy cabins. They both have wood burning stoves, cable TV and microwaves, and are very unique. The larger cabin now has a  finished bathroom complete with a very unique all rock shower,  and kitchen,  We offer a sunset horseback ride in the mountains or a private horse riding lesson in our arena or round pen, or you can go on a mountain bike ride on Red Rock to Rattlesnake Arches (which is the largest collection of arches in the world, besides the Utah delicate arches), above the ranch on a beautiful aspen-covered alpine trail by the reservoirs, or go on a hike anywhere! Or just sleep in! In a very private cabin or a tent on the lower property that you can pitch by a beautiful 100 ft Red Rock canyon and seasonal waterfall!  

2. Grand Mesa National Forest

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316 sites · Cedaredge, Colorado

Escape to a high elevation forest brimming with lakes, trails, and scenic views.

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3. Uncompahgre National Forest

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228 sites · Ophir, Colorado

Head to wild western Colorado to truly get away from it all.

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4. Moab Field Office

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572 sites · Moab, Utah

There’s a pretty solid chance that you’ve heard about Moab, one of Utah’s most happening recreation spots. This gorgeous place gets packed, so do your homework beforehand so you know where to go! The Moab Field Office, administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), takes up 1.8 million acres of gorgeous canyon-riddled lands. Spend your days hunting for natural arches and bridges, exploring mesas, and contemplating how the heck rocks can look so crazy. BLM lands are also fantastic base camps for forays into nearby Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. There are 26 campgrounds, and you can usually find something even on the busiest of weekends (but, if you can swing it, it’s always best to arrive early). River recreation on the Colorado and Green Rivers is another major draw. However you spend your time in Moab, you’ll fall in love with the impressive red rock formations, the deep canyons, and surprising amount of plant life.

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Public campgrounds near Fruita

Divide Forks Campground

33mi from Fruita · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

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Moose Manor Campground

35mi from Fruita · 1 site · in Grand Mesa National Forest

Jumbo Campground

35mi from Fruita · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

Aspen Leaf Campground

35mi from Fruita · 1 site · in Uncompahgre National Forest

Oak Cabin

35mi from Fruita · 1 site · in Uncompahgre National Forest

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Spruce Grove Campground - Grand Valley

36mi from Fruita · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

Enjoy the views of the Colorado River right outside your campsite.

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Dewey Bridge Campground

39mi from Fruita · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Moab Field Office

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Island Lake Campground

39mi from Fruita · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

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Little Bear Campground

40mi from Fruita · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

Cobbett Lake Campground

41mi from Fruita · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

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Ward Lake Campground - Grand Valley

41mi from Fruita · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Mesa National Forest

A variety of spots right along the river in the shadow of this giant mesa

Hittle Bottom Campground

42mi from Fruita · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Moab Field Office

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Amy

May 2025

1 night at Stephens Ranch

Jenny and Jake were so very welcoming to my two children and me. Jenny took us on a trail ride we all loved! My children enjoyed visiting with the animals and helping with some ranch chores. The cabin Jake built is magical - so very unique with all the added touches. There’s room for a couple families to sleep in it so we will be back with our friends! Thank you, Jenny and Jake.

Jaclyn

January 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Stephens Ranch

The warmest welcome I’ve ever gotten at a Hipcamp! My son and I were on night 9 of a 10 day trip and exhausted, and it was so great to have such a comfortable and warm place to stay. The cabin itself is so unique, and you can see how much love went into building it. It My kiddo loved playing with and meeting the animals. Only wish we could’ve stayed longer!