Colorado
Miracle Rock Campground
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.
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