The Best Camping in Grand Junction
Looking for the best camping in Grand Junction? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Grand Junction. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top camping spots in and near Grand Junction
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Grand Junction, Colorado
Camp in Grand Junction
4.3This is an awesome stretch of BLM land about five miles from the city with views of the Book Cliffs. Whether you have off-road toys, such as mountain bikes or ATVs, or if you just want a relaxing evening or weekend away, you'll find what you're looking for.Heading north on 25 Rd., you will pass a...Read more -
Fruita, Colorado
Float Ruby-Horsethief Canyons
To do the entire 26-mile float, put in at the Loma River access, several miles west of Fruita and just a short drive from I-70. From the Loma access there is no other easy access point until 26 miles later, at Westwater in Utah.Once on the water you will be able to relax and enjoy the beautiful s...Read more -
Fruita, Colorado
Backpack in the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness
4.2 mi / 1000 ft gainIf you're looking to backpack outside of the highly publicized areas of Colorado (aka the Rockies), head out to Western CO for some amazing experiences. Located 4 hours west of Denver along I-70 is the McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area (NCA). Overseen by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM...Read more -
Fruita, Colorado
Mountain Bike the Book Cliffs
5.0Fruita is Colorado's mountain biking paradise. Right across the border from world-famous Moab, it's only slightly lesser known. People on the Front Range make monthly pilgrimages to this epic spot for desert camping and mountain biking. The area is especially popular in the spring and fall, when ...Read more -
Mesa County, Colorado
Big Dominguez Canyon
12.1 mi / 1266 ft gainBig Dominguez Canyon is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Whitewater, Colorado.Read more -
Mesa County, Colorado
Backpack along the Gunnison River in the Dominguez-Escalante NCA
5.03.4 miIf you're looking to take your first backpacking adventure, but want something that is manageable yet thrilling, this is what you're looking for. Located along the Gunnison River in Western Colorado, the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation area is easy to access yet full of adventure and be...Read more -
Fruita, Colorado
Ruby Canyon Geology Trail
5.53 mi / 361 ft gainRuby Canyon Geology Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Loma, Colorado.Read more -
Mesa, Colorado
Lost Lake and Mesa Lakes from Glacier Spring Campground
2.33 mi / 361 ft gainLost Lake and Mesa Lakes from Glacier Spring Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mesa Lakes, Colorado.Read more -
Gateway, Colorado
Dynamite Trail to Vista Grande Loop
2.56 mi / 348 ft gainDynamite Trail to Vista Grande Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Gateway, Colorado.Read more -
Collbran, Colorado
Vega Reservoir Trail
2.68 mi / 131 ft gainVega Reservoir Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Collbran, Colorado.Read more