Crews complete new campsites at North Fruita Desert
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- The Bureau of Land Management today announces the completion of new campsites in the North Fruita Desert.
The BLM teamed with Mesa County, City of Fruita and the Delta Corrections Crew to complete 22 new campsites in the popular North Fruita Desert Special Recreation Management Area.
Each site contains a fire ring with grate, picnic table and has parking for up to four vehicles. Four vault toilets are located within walking distance of each cluster of campsites. The campsites are now available for immediate use and allow quick access to the popular mountain bike trails along 18 Road. No water, electricity, shade shelters, or garbage services are available. Campers must bring their own firewood. Camping fees are $10 per site, per night and are used for improvements.
“Our local partners provided incredibly valuable assistance to make this project a success,” said Michelle Capp, assistant field manager, BLM Grand Junction Field Office. “The improvements made by Mesa County, City of Fruita, and Delta Corrections Crew will improve visitor experience in the Special Recreation Management Area.”
The North Fruita Desert Campground is the BLM’s most heavily used improved campground in the Grand Valley. The campground received approximately 10,000 users in 2014 reaching capacity often during peak use in the spring and fall.
This completes a three-month project to improve recreation opportunities in the North Fruita Desert SRMA. There are now a total of 58 improved campsites at the North Fruita Desert Campground. The BLM hopes to add approximately 50 more sites in the next couple of years, some that will accommodate RVs.
For more information, contact BLM Park Ranger Mike Jones at (970) 244-3044.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.