Driving Route 50
DW and I are planning a trip from Grand Junction to Colorado Springs on Route 50 over Monarch pass. From reading other posts, yes, we will avoid route 550. 1. Around Grand Junction, how is Ja...
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NCWriter wrote:
The James Robb campground at Fruita is very good. Excellent facilities - we were there in September. You are close to the town and services, but have views of the must-see Colorado National Monument. Spectacular red rock scenery up there - don't miss it. We enjoyed several days there and visited a few of the wonderful wineries. It's like Napa Valley was in the 1970s - very welcoming at the vineyards for tastings.
We liked the campground at Black Canyon NP.
Agree about Ouray - great little town, 4J campground by the river within walking distance of town.
We are at James Robb now and you are correct, it is a gem.
Did some wineries today. Peaches just came.
Did ouray yesterday. Nice town.
Decided to try 550. About three miles was enough. Amazed at how many were towing a long the outside road. Not me.
Thanks for all the tips,everyone.
