Miracle Rock Campground

Access to Public Lands Using Undeveloped Camp Sites

ELEVATION:  6600'

LOCATION:  23 miles southwest of Grand Junction

SEASON:  1 May thru 30 Oct

CAMP SITES:  4 family sites (shaded)

CAMPING FEES:  None     RESERVATIONS:   N/A, first come - first serve

MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY:  14 days

FACILITIES:  Tables, grills, toilets (handicapped accessible)

DRINKING/STREAM WATER:  None available. Plan to pack in 1 gallon per person, per day.

DIRECTIONS:   From Grand Junction follow signs to the Colorado National Monument. Once in the monument take the Glade Park Store turn off, travel 8 miles west past the Glade Park Store (DS Road) to 9.8 road and turn left. The recreation site is 1 mile on left hand side of road.

Miracle Rock Recreation Site is located in the high desert, among piñon-juniper trees overlooking the scenic Little Dolores River Valley.  A short 1/2 mile long trail leads from the recreation site to "Miracle Rock", a large sandstone outcropping perched on a cliff edge.  There is opportunity for hiking and horseback riding on the surrounding BLM lands.  Mountain biking and off-highway vehicles are also permitted, however you must stay on existing roads and trails. NOTE:  Site is primarily suited for tent campers.  Large RVs not recommended.