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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

  • Grand Junction, Colorado

    Camp in Grand Junction

    4.3
    This 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...
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  • 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...
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  • Fruita, Colorado

    Backpack in the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness

    4.2 mi / 1000 ft gain
    If 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...
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  • Fruita, Colorado

    Mountain Bike the Book Cliffs

    5.0
    Fruita 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 ...
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  • Mesa County, Colorado

    Big Dominguez Canyon

    12.1 mi / 1266 ft gain
    Big Dominguez Canyon is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Whitewater, Colorado.
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  • Mesa County, Colorado

    Backpack along the Gunnison River in the Dominguez-Escalante NCA

    5.0
    3.4 mi
    If 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...
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  • Fruita, Colorado

    Ruby Canyon Geology Trail

    5.53 mi / 361 ft gain
    Ruby Canyon Geology Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Loma, Colorado.
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  • Mesa, Colorado

    Lost Lake and Mesa Lakes from Glacier Spring Campground

    2.33 mi / 361 ft gain
    Lost 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.
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  • Gateway, Colorado

    Dynamite Trail to Vista Grande Loop

    2.56 mi / 348 ft gain
    Dynamite Trail to Vista Grande Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Gateway, Colorado.
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  • Collbran, Colorado

    Vega Reservoir Trail

    2.68 mi / 131 ft gain
    Vega Reservoir Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Collbran, Colorado.
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