About Knowles Overlook Campground

CONSTRUCTION AT KNOWLES OVERLOOK CAMPGROUND BEGINS NOVEMBER 15, 2021 AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WINTER. THE CAMPGROUND WILL BE CLOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION.

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Knowles Overlook Campground offers a beautiful and remote setting above the Colorado River, with large, well-spread-out sites. While access may be challenging for low-clearance vehicles, all-wheel drive is manageable for small trailers. The area features numerous trails, including the excellent singletrack section of the Kokopelli Trail, though many are better suited for dirt bikes.

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Jace Biendara

Jace Biendara

October 14, 2025 Google Maps

Very remote, but beautiful campsite right above the Colorado River. Wouldn't recommend for a low clearance vehicle because parts of the road are rutted and rocky, but it is doable with an all wheel drive towing a small trailer. No water out here, but there are standard pit toilets. Lots of trails in the area, but many are more suitable for dirt bikes than MTB unless you're up for a challenge! The exception it the singletrack section of the Kokopelli Trail which is awesome! Very quite out here, but there is a set of train tracks down at the river level and you could hear them, but not loud at all. Sites are large and well spread out.

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T C

T C

July 11, 2025 Google Maps

I was out riding my bike and stopped by this campground at a unoccupied site to take a break and snap some pictures. Beautiful views and quiet.

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Andrew Akehurst

Andrew Akehurst

June 21, 2023 Google Maps

Park is now managed and camping is booked online. One of the most beautiful places I have camped. I would not attempt to get in with a car unless you got some good ground clearance and it's not wet. Wish I had my 4 wheeler with me great looking trails.

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Kevin Giovanelli

Kevin Giovanelli

September 22, 2022 Google Maps

Technically, this campground no longer exists. The land previously occupied by Rabbit Valley Campground has now been incorporated into the redeveloped Knowles Overlook Campground. Don't go by what you see in Google satellite view - there are nearly 20 distinct campsites, each with a picnic table and tent pad, some with parking loops, but most with just a small "layby" style parking space. The views are great and the vault toilets are reasonably well cared for; I've seen far worse. Went during the week and there wasn't much competition for a spot. Enjoyed myself a lot!

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Neil S

Neil S

May 5, 2020 Google Maps

Beautiful camping area for both RV and tent camping. Popular area for Razors, quads and mountain biking. Pack it in and pack it out. Established bathrooms but no water. No trash cans either. The place can be a big dust bowl...secure your tents/awnings/anything that can blow away good. Lastly the place can get hot so prepare for creating shade for your area, keep wind in mind.
Jouflas camp area can accommodate smaller RV's. We have a 25 ft RV.
Pro tip...we went on 5pm-ish. All the spaces were taken...get up there early to grab a spot...not to say other spots are not available. Just may not be available in the Jouflas area...
Pics I posted are not of the Jouflas area...we had to park/camp in another area...

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Location & Directions for Knowles Overlook Campground

Mc Innis Canyon National Conservation Area, 2815 H Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506 United States

Nearest town

Grand Junction, CO - 34 mi

About 55 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via US Highway 50, which is approximately 20 miles to the south, and connects to Interstate 70 to the north of Grand Junction.

Near Arches National Park

The closest entrance is: Arches National Park Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 58.3 mi · over 1 hr (100 min)

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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