North Fruita Desert Campground

18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States

North Fruita Desert Campground sign
Mountain bikers on Prime Cut
Family biking

Featured amenities

Parking
Restrooms

Sites & Rates

143 total sites · $40.14 avg/night

About North Fruita Desert Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 143

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jun 15 to Sep 14

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

143 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 A01, Loop: A
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ A02, Loop: A
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ A03, Loop: A
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ A04, Loop: A
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ A05, Loop: A
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ A06, Loop: A
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ A07, Loop: A
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 A08, Loop: A
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ A09, Loop: A
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 A10, Loop: A
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ A11, Loop: A
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 A12, Loop: A
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ A13, Loop: A
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ A14, Loop: A
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 B01, Loop: B
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ B02, Loop: B
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ B03, Loop: B
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 B04, Loop: B
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 B05, Loop: B
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 B06, Loop: B
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 B07, Loop: B
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ B08, Loop: B
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 B09, Loop: B
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ B10, Loop: B
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ B11, Loop: B
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 B12, Loop: B
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C01, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C02, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C03, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C04, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C05, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C06, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C07, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C08, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C09, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C10, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C11, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C12, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C13, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C14, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C15, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C16, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C17, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C18, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ C19, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
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⛺ C20, Loop: C
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 C21, Loop: C
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 D01, Loop: D
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 D02, Loop: D
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 D03, Loop: D
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ D04, Loop: D
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 D05, Loop: D
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 D06, Loop: D
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ D07, Loop: D
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ D08, Loop: D
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ D09, Loop: D
20 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 D10, Loop: D
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 D11, Loop: D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E01, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E02, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E03, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E04, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E05, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E06, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E07, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E08, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E09, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E10, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E11, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E12, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 F01, Loop: F
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 F02, Loop: F
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 F03, Loop: F
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ F04, Loop: F
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ F05, Loop: F
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ F06, Loop: F
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 F07, Loop: F
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 F08, Loop: F
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 F09, Loop: F
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 F10, Loop: F
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 F11, Loop: F
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 F12, Loop: F
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G01, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G02, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G03, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G04, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G05, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G06, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G07, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G08, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G09, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G10, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G11, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G12, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G13, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G14, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G15, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G16, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G17, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G18, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G19, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G20, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G21, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G22, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G23, Loop: G
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ G24, Loop: G
20 guests · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
⛺ H01, Loop: H
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ H02, Loop: H
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ H03, Loop: H
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ H04, Loop: H
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ H05, Loop: H
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 J 1, Loop: J
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 J 2, Loop: J
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ J 3, Loop: J
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
⛺ J 4, Loop: J
10 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ J 5, Loop: J
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ J 6, Loop: J
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ J 7, Loop: J
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
⛺ K 1, Loop: K
10 guests · Pet Friendly
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 10, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 11, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 12, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 13, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 14, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 15, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 2, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 3, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 4, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 5, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 6, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 7, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 8, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 K 9, Loop: K
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 M 1, Loop: M
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 M 10, Loop: M
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 M 2, Loop: M
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 M 3, Loop: M
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 M 4, Loop: M
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 M 5, Loop: M
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 M 6, Loop: M
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 M 7, Loop: M
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 M 8, Loop: M
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 M 9, Loop: M
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night

Reviews (665)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

North Fruita Desert Campground is highly praised for its excellent proximity to mountain biking trails, clean facilities, and well-maintained sites, making it a great choice for campers, especially families. While some visitors noted the need to bring their own toilet paper and mentioned that some sites are sloped or close together, the overall camping experience is considered enjoyable and family-friendly. Many hope for improved management regarding reservations and restroom supplies, but the campground remains a favored spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

Review Summary

4.0
665 reviews
5
48.7%
324
4
21.8%
145
3
16.7%
111
2
6.5%
43
1
6.3%
42

Gary K

Verified

May 30, 2026 • Stayed at: D02, Loop: D

5

Great trail system, nice road driving in

Heather J

Verified

May 29, 2026 • Stayed at: D10, Loop: D

5

The upper campground is better in my opinion, the sites are more spread out and trees provide some shade. Plus you’re on top of the plateau a bit so you can see more views. The lower campground is nice, clean, well groomed, but feels crowded with the sites lined up side by side with no trees or separation other than rope fence. Would still stay in the lower campground if upper was all booked. Thank you GJ Rec for building this awesome and affordable campground!

Charles R

Verified

May 28, 2026 • Stayed at: G06, Loop: G

5

Love this place! Stayed here three nights and rode mountain bikes. The trails are great, the bathrooms are adequate, just bring your own TP. Hopefully, we’ll be back for another adventure.

Peter J

Verified

May 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: B

5

Great campground. The site along the road may take some leveling but nothing too dramatic.

Michelle D

Verified

May 25, 2026 • Stayed at: G16, Loop: G

5

Always love camping at 18Rd. Such a great spot for all types of campers. Bathrooms are clean and stocked, even during events.

Armin K

Verified

May 24, 2026 • Stayed at: H01, Loop: H

5

nice site, clean toilettes and an amazing nice 18 Road to get there.

Kelli B

Verified

May 22, 2026 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: B

5

Great views every time

Matthew H

Verified

May 21, 2026 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: A

3

Always a nice CG but the TP has been out in the vault toilets for days now, not sure how often the BLM makes it around to refill them but seems like for $28 a night that would be on the list.

Beth J

Verified

May 17, 2026 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: C

4

Nice and quiet

Taylor J

Verified

May 17, 2026 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: A

5

Always a great vibe up 18 Road. The campsite is perfectly positioned for bike laps to and from camp for snacks and drinks. Expect a very family friendly campsite. See you in the fall!

Location North Fruita Desert Campground

Address:
18 Road
Fruita, CO, 81521
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Interstate 70, which is approximately 19 miles to the south.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.334 / -108.704

Nearby National Park

Arches National Park

Arches National Park Entrance Station

Approximate driving time: 1 hr 41 min

Map of North Fruita Desert Campground location at Fruita, CO, United States
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Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

12PM

General

  • The following campsites are available for reservation up to six months in advance of your stay:   Sites A1 through A14   Sites B1 through B12   Sites G1 through G23   Sites H1 through H5 Group sites D9, D11 and G24 Sites J5 through J7 Sites K8 through K15The following campsites are available for reservation up to four days in advance of your stay:   Sites C1-C21   Sites D1-D11     Sites E1-E12   Sites F1-F12 Sites J1 through J4 Sites K1 through K7
  • Campsites are limited to 10 people and two vehicles Group sites are limited to 20 people and four vehicles Vehicles must be parked in designated areas, parking off road is not allowed. The Event area in the Lower Campground may be used for overflow parking. Stays are limited to 14 days No firewood gathering is allowed No water or electricity is available, there are eight pit toilets within the campground All trash, including dog waste, must be packed out Reservations are required for all camping within the campground Changes may be made to your reservation until 24 hours before the reserved date. A full refund, minus the $8 reservation fee, will be given if canceled 48 hours before the first reserved date. Please note, you cannot change your check-in date. If you would like to change your check-in date, you will need to cancel your entire reservation and rebook.

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Last updated: July 11, 2026

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