18 Road - North Fruita Desert

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Bureau of Land Management, Grand Junction Field Office, 2815 H Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506

Enjoy a system of world class single-track mountain biking trails accessible directly from the adjoining campsites. The trail system and associated camping provide great opportunities to experience the diverse terrain of the desert environment along the base of the Bookcliffs. Food, lodging and other amenities are available nearby in the City of Fruita. For more information related to camping at the North Fruita Desert Campground, visit https://www.blm.gov/visit/nfd-campground Access a map of the mountain bike trail system here: https://copmoba.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/north-fruita-desert-trail-map.pdf

Directions

Take Interstate 70 west to Fruita (exit 19). Turn north onto 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 then travel north. The street will turn into 17.5 Road. Take a right on N.3 Road and then a left on 18 Road. Travel approximately 7 miles on 18 Road to the trailhead, event area and lower campground. Continue 1.5 miles north to reach the upper campground loops. For more information related to camping at the North Fruita Desert Campground, visit https://www.blm.gov/visit/nfd-campground

Fees

No fee for riding on trails. Camping fees at North Fruita Desert Campground

Stay Limit

14 days

Reviews

18 Road - North Fruita Desert campground is highly regarded for its excellent access to diverse mountain biking trails and well-maintained, spacious campsites. Visitors appreciate the clean bathroom facilities, scenic views, and family-friendly atmosphere. However, the campground often faces issues such as a confusing and costly reservation system, limited amenities including trash service and potable water, frequent lack of toilet paper, noise disturbances, overcrowding, and challenges with the rough access road.

Excellent mountain biking trail access

Clean and well-maintained bathrooms

Spacious and well-planned campsites with good views

Family-friendly environment

Online reservation system enabling site selection

Confusing, costly, and poorly managed reservation system

Frequent lack of toilet paper in restrooms

Limited amenities such as no potable water and no trash service

Noise issues including late-night parties and generators

Crowded sites and close proximity between campsites with limited shade

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Megan K

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Great weekend to go despite the rain

Jimmy J

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Reviewed 11 days ago

Some of the best mountain bike riding in Colorado. We love it here. Not much to do but Ride, and chill out, nice camping spots, zero hookups

Scott C

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Reviewed 14 days ago

Excellent campground. Only problem is that so many people dont clean up after their dogs, let the run free and be a nuisance. Otherwise great experience.

Carole M

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Campsite was fine for overnight stay, but $8 reservation fee on top of camping site charge is ridiculous!

Carlos S

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Reviewed 16 days ago

A great spot for a camping and mountain biking trip in Fruita. Being close to the 18 Road trails makes it easy to spend more time riding and enjoying the desert scenery. Bring plenty of water, shade, and supplies so you can make the most of your stay.

Brandi J

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Reviewed 17 days ago

We love the campground here! Trail access is great, campsites /bathrooms are well maintained.

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