North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping

Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies

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Free CampingCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

This currently a dispersed campground but will be converterd into a developed campground.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping•CO

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Common questions about North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping

Is North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping free to camp at?

We have North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping in CO recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping have?

North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping has caravans, tent site and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping online?

We hold no online booking link for North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping?

North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping sits in CO. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping

Facilities recorded for North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

3.6 km away

North Fruita Desert Campground

Overview The North Fruita Desert campground is a mountain biker’s paradise with campsites situated at the heart of the famous "18 Road" trail system and within easy reach of the world-renowned Kokopelli Trail system. Come to the North Fruita Desert for an active outing of riding and relaxing with family and friends. Ride to the trails in just a few minutes from any of the campsites. The trail system and associated camping amenities provide great opportunities to experience the diverse desert terrain along the base of the Book Cliffs. Food, lodging and other amenities are available nearby in the City of Fruita. Your camping fees pay not only for campground maintenance and improvements, but also for trail construction and maintenance on the 18 Road trail system. Recreation The North Fruita Desert, also known as the 18 Road trail system, offers 33 miles of singletrack mountain bike trails along the base of the Book Cliffs, along with another 25 miles of mixed use singletrack in the Book Cliffs north of the campground. The trails surrounding the campground provide a mix of fast and flowy to tight and technical riding opportunities Easy access directly from your campsite makes riding from dawn to dusk a mountain biker's dream. The Edge Loop trails climb from the campground into the heart of the Book Cliffs Range, offering challenging long-distance loops and spectacular views of the Grand Valley and beyond. While mountain biking is the focus of this area, the North Fruita Desert Campground is within easy reach of hundreds of miles of routes for motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides and 4x4s in the desert country from the Utah-Colorado state line to Grand Junction. Facilities The campground is split into two distinct units – the Upper Campground and the Lower Campground. The Upper Campground contains 58 campsites, including two group sites (D9, D11), each with a fire ring, concrete picnic table and graveled parking spaces. The site size and parking capacity vary, so be sure to check site dimensions before making a reservation. There are no constructed tent pads, but most sites have areas suitable for one or more tents. Vault toilets are within walking distance of the campsites. The Lower Campground contains 53 campsites, including one group site (G24), each with a fire ring, concrete picnic table, 12’ x 12’ tent pad and graveled parking spaces. Vault toilets are within walking distance of the campsites. The Lower Campground is integrated into an event staging area designed for hosting mountain bike and running events like races and festivals. During events, some campsites may be closed to accommodate event activities. At both the upper and lower units there no water, electricity, or garbage collection service, so come prepared with plenty of water and trash bags. Additionally, campers will need to bring their own firewood, no firewood collection is allowed. Camping is limited to 14 days. Each individual site is limited to ten people and two vehicles. We try to have a volunteer campground host on site during the spring and fall seasons. The host site is located at the north end of the upper campground. Natural Features The North Fruita Desert Campground is nestled among scattered juniper trees at the edge of the Book Cliffs mountain range which stretches for roughly 240 miles across eastern Utah and western Colorado, ending just north of Grand Junction. Steep sculpted slopes and sheer cliffs rise to the north of the campground. The landscape slopes gradually to the south toward the Colorado River, forming the Grand Valley where the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers join at Grand Junction. The campground offers expansive views of the distant San Juan and La Sal mountains, and the red rock canyon country of McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and Colorado National Monument. To the southeast lies Mount Garfiel