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North Fruita Desert Campground

Season Dates: March - November

Fees: None

Site Overview: Located north of Fruita occupying about 40 acres in the heart of the mountain bike trail system. There are thirty three individual campsites, as well as two group sites. Each site contains a fire ring with grate and picnic table and has parking for two to four vehicles. Four vault toilets are located within walking distance of each cluster of campsites. No water or garbage services available. Currently there are no fees for camping. Visitors must camp in designated campsites within the North Fruita Desert Campground.

Brochures: North Fruita Desert Brochure

Map: North Fruita Desert Trail System

Directions: 18 Road:  Exit Interstate 70 at Fruita (Exit 19). Head north on 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 travel north for approximately 3.6 miles (Maple turns into 17.5 Road.) Take a right on N.3 road and then a left on 18 Road. Travel approximately seven and a half miles north on 18 Road until you reach the North Fruita Desert Campground.

Contact Information: Grand Junction Field Office, 970-244-3000

North Fruita Desert Campground Fee Implementation

Activities:

Mountain bikingHiking

Facilities:

CampgroundPicnic TablesVault Toilets

North Fruita Desert Campground

Additional Recreation Opportunities in North Fruita Desert:

18 Road Trailhead                                    Mountain BikingHiking

North Fruita Desert Open OHV Area         OHV

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BLM Seeks Comments on Fee Proposal

The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office (GJFO) is seeking public comment on its proposal to initiate user fees for the 18 Road Campground in the North Fruita Desert. The fee is being proposed to address BLM’s capacity to maintain and improve the area. Visitation to the North Fruita Desert continues to increase significantly. Fees would allow for campground improvements including the addition of up to 60 new campsites.

Send comments to:

2815 H Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506
Subject: NFD Campground Fees
 
 

   
Last updated: 04-26-2012