Birds Of PassageNorth Fruita Desert Campground
Paid or permit campsite
Campground · Bureau of Land Management Fees: Campsite rates are $20 per night and include up to 10 people and 2 vehicles. There is an $8 non-refundable reservation fee for each reservation. Please note, you cannot change your check-in date. If you would like to change your check-in date, you will need to cancel your entire reservation and rebook. Overview The North Fruita Desert campground is a mountain biker’s paradise with campsites situated at the heart of the famous "18 Road" trail system and within easy reach of the world-renowned Kokopelli Trail system. Come to the North Fruita Desert for an active outing of riding and relaxing with family and friends. Ride to the trails in just a few minutes from any of the campsites. The trail system and associated camping amenities provide great opportunities to experience the diverse desert terrain along the base of the Book Cliffs. Food, lodging and other amenities are available nearby in the City of Fruita. Your camping fees pay not only for campground maintenance and improvements, but also for trail construction and maintenance on the 18 Road trail system. Recreation The North Fruita Desert, also known as the 18 Road trail system, offers 33 miles of singletrack mountain bike… Getting there: 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. Phone: 970-244-3000 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/274413 Source: Recreation.gov, Bureau of Land Management. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Bureau of Land Management
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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