North Fruita Desert Campground

18 Road, Fruita, Colorado, United States
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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.

Available sites

143 total sites
RV Sites 66 sites from $40 per night Tent Sites 77 sites from $40 per night

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Sep 15 to Nov 14

Campground Amenities

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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143 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A01, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
⛺ A02, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ A03, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ A04, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ A05, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ A06, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ A07, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 A08, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
⛺ A09, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 A10, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
⛺ A11, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 A12, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
⛺ A13, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ A14, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 B01, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
⛺ B02, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ B03, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 B04, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 B05, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 B06, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
🚐 B07, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
⛺ B08, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 B09, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
⛺ B10, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ B11, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 B12, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
⛺ C01, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C02, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C03, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C04, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C05, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C06, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C07, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C08, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C09, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C10, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C11, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C12, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C13, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C14, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C15, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C16, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C17, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C18, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C19, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ C20, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 C21, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
🚐 D01, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$40
/ per night
🚐 D02, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 35 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 D03, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
⛺ D04, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 D05, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 35 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 D06, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 35 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
⛺ D07, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$40
/ per night
⛺ D08, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$40
/ per night
⛺ D09, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 D10, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
🚐 D11, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 40 ft · Gravel
🚐 E01, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 E02, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 E03, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 E04, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 E05, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 E06, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 E07, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 E08, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 E09, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 E10, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 E11, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 E12, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 F01, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
🚐 F02, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 F03, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
⛺ F04, Loop: F Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ F05, Loop: F Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ F06, Loop: F Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 F07, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$40
/ per night
🚐 F08, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 F09, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 F10, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 F11, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 F12, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
⛺ G01, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G02, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G03, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G04, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G05, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G06, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G07, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G08, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G09, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G10, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G11, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G12, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G13, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G14, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G15, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G16, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G17, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G18, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G19, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G20, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G21, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G22, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G23, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ G24, Loop: G Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$50
/ per night
⛺ H01, Loop: H Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ H02, Loop: H Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ H03, Loop: H Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ H04, Loop: H Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ H05, Loop: H Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 J 1, Loop: J RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 J 2, Loop: J RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
⛺ J 3, Loop: J Tent
Pet Friendly
$50
/ per night
⛺ J 4, Loop: J Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ J 5, Loop: J Tent
Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ J 6, Loop: J Tent
Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ J 7, Loop: J Tent
Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
⛺ K 1, Loop: K Tent
Pet Friendly
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 10, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 11, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 12, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 13, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 14, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 15, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 2, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 3, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 4, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 5, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 6, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 7, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 8, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 K 9, Loop: K RV
Pet Friendly · 50 ft long · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 M 1, Loop: M RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 26 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 M 10, Loop: M RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 26 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 M 2, Loop: M RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 26 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 M 3, Loop: M RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 26 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 M 4, Loop: M RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 26 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 M 5, Loop: M RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 26 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 M 6, Loop: M RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 26 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 M 7, Loop: M RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 26 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 M 8, Loop: M RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 26 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night
🚐 M 9, Loop: M RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 26 ft · Gravel
$40
/ per night

Reviews

682 reviews

Summary

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North Fruita Desert Campground offers a beautiful and clean environment with easy access to fantastic mountain biking trails, making it an excellent choice for outdoor enthusiasts and families. The campgrounds are generally well-maintained, with clean restrooms and spacious sites, though some campers noted the lack of toilet paper and shade. Overall, it’s a highly recommended spot, especially for those looking to enjoy mountain biking in a friendly atmosphere.

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4.0

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Ben B

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November 22, 2021 Stayed at: D04, Loop: D

Great riding and nice camping.

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Ben B

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November 22, 2021 Stayed at: D04, Loop: D

Great riding and nice camping.

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Anita F

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November 20, 2021 Stayed at: A04, Loop: A

The North Fruita campground area was really pleasant, nice fire ring and nice Pinion/Juniper trees surrounding the sites. We were only able to say one night but I would highly recommend the North/upper campground sites for anyone wanting to camp or mountain bike here. The 18 mi trail system was right nearby so you can ride from camp.

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Anita F

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November 20, 2021 Stayed at: A04, Loop: A

The North Fruita campground area was really pleasant, nice fire ring and nice Pinion/Juniper trees surrounding the sites. We were only able to say one night but I would highly recommend the North/upper campground sites for anyone wanting to camp or mountain bike here. The 18 mi trail system was right nearby so you can ride from camp.

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Lukas R

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November 16, 2021 Stayed at: D11, Loop: D

The campsite was very good and I like that you can reserve ahead of time for the upper campground, so you know if you have a campsite before traveling there.

We arrived Friday evening after dark and there was someone already set up at our site but were not there. The people returned around 10 PM and initially were confrontational but then realized we had the reservation so they packed up and left. A friend reserved a different site the same weekend and had a similar issue—someone left gear to try and steal the site. Maybe better signage stating the sites are reservation only would help. But some people are just jerks, which is unavoidable.

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Lukas R

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November 16, 2021 Stayed at: D11, Loop: D

The campsite was very good and I like that you can reserve ahead of time for the upper campground, so you know if you have a campsite before traveling there.

We arrived Friday evening after dark and there was someone already set up at our site but were not there. The people returned around 10 PM and initially were confrontational but then realized we had the reservation so they packed up and left. A friend reserved a different site the same weekend and had a similar issue—someone left gear to try and steal the site. Maybe better signage stating the sites are reservation only would help. But some people are just jerks, which is unavoidable.

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Lindsay H

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November 13, 2021 Stayed at: A04, Loop: A

There was no camphost to reserve spots in advance (November 2021) and plenty of people taking reserved sites unknowingly. This will likely not happen once the camphost arrives in the spring, however, you may have to kick someone out of your site when you arrive. Also, the A loop in the upper Fruita Campground is really only recommended for tents. There is not a flat spot for a camper van and only 1 car per spot.

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Lindsay H

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November 13, 2021 Stayed at: A04, Loop: A

There was no camphost to reserve spots in advance (November 2021) and plenty of people taking reserved sites unknowingly. This will likely not happen once the camphost arrives in the spring, however, you may have to kick someone out of your site when you arrive. Also, the A loop in the upper Fruita Campground is really only recommended for tents. There is not a flat spot for a camper van and only 1 car per spot.

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Jim W

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November 12, 2021 Stayed at: B11, Loop: B

Most of the campsites in the Upper Campground at North Fruita Desert area are neither big enough nor level enough to comfortably park a van or pickup truck to camp in. Let alone a small RV or trailer.

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Jim W

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November 12, 2021 Stayed at: B11, Loop: B

Most of the campsites in the Upper Campground at North Fruita Desert area are neither big enough nor level enough to comfortably park a van or pickup truck to camp in. Let alone a small RV or trailer.

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Location & Directions for North Fruita Desert Campground

18 Road, Fruita, CO 81521 United States

Getting There

Take Interstate 70 west to Fruita (exit 19). Turn north onto Cherry Street and take the first right onto Aspen Avenue. Go through the roundabout and continue on Aspen to Maple Street. Take a left on Maple Street and then travel north. The street w...

Nearest town

Fruita, CO - 13 mi

About 23 min to downtown

Highway access

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

Near Arches National Park

The closest entrance is: Arches National Park Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 58.8 mi · over 1 hr (101 min)

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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Population: 13,691

Nearby city: Grand Junction, CO

Approx. 20 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 4,514 ft

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