18 Road - North Fruita Desert, Colorado
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At a glance: No electric hookups, drinking water or flush toilets. Not listed: showers and maximum RV length.
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Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water No
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups No
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 144
- Elevation
- 5,426 ft
- Phone
- (970) 244-3000 (campground or managing office)
- Standard site fee
- $8-$20 per site per night (from the official fee text below; group and per-person rates are listed there)
Official fee information
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.
From the official listing
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.
Facilities
The campground is split into two distinct units - the Upper Campground and the Lower Campground.
The Upper Campground contains 58 campsites, including two group sites (D9, D11), each with a fire ring, concrete picnic table and graveled parking spaces. The site size and parking capacity vary, so be sure to check site dimensions before making a reservation. There are no constructed tent pads, but most sites have areas suitable for one or more tents. Vault toilets are within walking distance of the campsites.
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Fruita - 13.2 mi away, station at 4,498 ft - 928 ft lower than the campground (5,426 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 15 | 0.75 |
| Feb | 47 | 21 | 0.77 |
| Mar | 59 | 29 | 0.92 |
| Apr | 67 | 35 | 0.92 |
| May | 78 | 45 | 0.85 |
| Jun | 89 | 52 | 0.55 |
| Jul | 95 | 60 | 0.66 |
| Aug | 92 | 58 | 0.84 |
| Sep | 83 | 48 | 1.12 |
| Oct | 69 | 36 | 1.18 |
| Nov | 54 | 25 | 0.65 |
| Dec | 40 | 16 | 0.68 |
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Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 39.33400, -108.70400 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Saddlehorn Campground 15.9 mi straight-line
- Rabbit Valley 19.7 mi straight-line
- Devils Garden Campground 61.1 mi straight-line
- North Rim Campground 74.4 mi straight-line
- South Rim Campground 76.9 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Sewer hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 25, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.