Grand Junction Colorado

[bjburkhalter]

We are heading out west this coming June, any recommendations for campgrounds around Grand Junction, Colorado? Will be visiting for a week, any ideas of things to do?
Thanks
Brent

[lbrjet]

The Colorado National Monument is awesome. Pretty up on the Mesa too.

[bjburkhalter]

Thanks for all the ideas, we have family in GJ so the closer to them would be nice. They told us about the wineries and that is on our list to do. No special interest, just want to see the west.
Thanks
Brent

[mileshuff]

There are numerous wineries for a day of wine tasting around Grand Junction. Some are quite good!

[Thom02099]

2gypsies wrote:
Unless you really need to be in Grand Junction, I would suggest staying in Montrose. It's more centrally located to all of the above-mentioned attractions and it's a little cooler. Grand Junction can get VERY hot in summer. Have a good trip!

+1/Good Suggestion. 6 RV parks in the area get good reviews:

Montrose RV Parks

[2gypsies1]

Unless you really need to be in Grand Junction, I would suggest staying in Montrose. It's more centrally located to all of the above-mentioned attractions and it's a little cooler. Grand Junction can get VERY hot in summer. Have a good trip!

[Thom02099]

rexlion wrote:
Day trips north to Dinosaur Natl Monument or south to Ouray/Telluride/Silverton would be possible. I agree that Colorado Natl Monument is well worth at least a day.

Day trip to Ouray to the hot springs definitely worth the trip, to soak in the hot water (even in June) to get the kinks out. Great way to relax, and Ouray is a funky little town to visit.

[rexlion]

Day trips north to Dinosaur Natl Monument or south to Ouray/Telluride/Silverton would be possible. I agree that Colorado Natl Monument is well worth at least a day.

[4runnerguy]

There's a CO State Park near Fruita with FHU. In June it can be getting pretty hot so we camp up at Colorado National Monument. No hookups, but quite a bit cooler up there with a great view.

For things to do, there's a dinosaur museum in Fruita. One can spend a day at the NM. To cool off, try heading up on Grand Mesa which is around 10,000'. Around the lakes the mosquitoes can be quite bothersome, but as you head west toward lands end, there are fewer and the wildflowers in the meadows are fantastic.

One can easily day trip down to Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP. Well worth the trip.

Of course Moab is less than two hours away. Amazing red rock scenery (we're heading there this weekend). But can be pretty hot in June.

If you like to mountain bike, the trails north of Fruita (18 Road), have some easier, very fun loops. More technical riding out near the weigh station on the way to Utah.

I'd be able to give you some other options if we knew your interests.

[rhochnadel]

Couple of nice state parks there; one is Fruita and the other is Island Acres. Colorado National Monument is a must see, Black Canyon of the Gunnison is just an hour or so away. I would also plan to spend a day or two on Grand Mesa.