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Nothing is better than packing up the Winnebago and hitting the open road. So, before you hitch up and head out, grab your trusty travel map or ask Siri to navigate you to Grand Junction, Colorado, pronto! Wide-open vistas of diverse geological landscapes await your arrival. Most of the area’s top sightseeing attractions are visible within Grand Junction and are a short drive from the following RV and camping base camps.
Just 45 minutes east of Downtown Grand Junction, the Grand Mesa is home to more than 300 tranquil lakes. With cool mountain temperatures, scenic campgrounds, and endless opportunities to explore, it's the perfect mountain escape from your RV site. These high-altitude waters are rich with trout and perfect for canoeing and paddleboarding. For a relaxing break, pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic at Beaver Lake or the Mesa Lakes picnic area surrounded by alpine scenery.
RV Campgrounds in Grand Junction
Grand Junction has some of the best RV parks in the state—none of which require bouncing up a dirt road and risking a flat tire. Considering you are surrounded by over 1.5 million acres of public land, the respite you are searching for is literally a stone’s throw away.
Canyon View RV Resort
Grand Junction’s largest RV park, Canyon View RV Resort, offers views of sandstone canyons and dramatic vistas, including the Book Cliffs—the largest continuous cliff face in the United States—proving that Canyon View is aptly named. Each of the 160 full hookup sites is extra-long and wide to accommodate even the largest rigs and also includes a concrete patio with a picnic table and a fire ring. Free Wi-Fi, fiber optic upgrades, and 21 individual baths, and showers are also available in half of them. Canyon View offers resort amenities like a heated pool with a long ledge immersed in the water so you can lay out and relax while remaining cool. There is an on-site convenience store, and a community clubhouse with a lounge and a game room. Family-friendly attractions include a splash pad, playground, and recreational opportunities like pickleball, volleyball, soccer, and a picnic pavilion. Four-legged family members will not be left out at this dog-friendly campground – there are two designated dog parks.
Camp Eddy
On the banks of the Colorado River, Camp Eddy is a premier campground that has everything from spacious and full hookup RV sites to tiny homes and beautifully restored Airstreams. The Community Hub has open seating areas, a kitchen, fridge and other amenities that make it comfortable to relax in. Wake up next to the soothing sounds of the river and step right into adventure with an array of outdoor recreation just beyond your campsite. Within steps of your campsite, you can walk or bike along the Riverfront Trail, swim in the Colorado River, and even rent a paddleboard from Grand Junction Adventures. Camp Eddy is pet-friendly and has a designated off-leash dog park—making it a great place for your canine companions!
Horizon RV Park
Grand Junction's newest RV park is Horizon RV Park with 24 full hookup RV spots, three full bathrooms (including showers), and three washers and dryers. Each spot is laser leveled so details matter here! Along with brand-new amenities, Wi-Fi is included and the RV Park is pet-friendly, with a dog park on-site. Horizon RV Park is conveniently located within walking distance from 12 restaurants that range from American and Chinese to Italian and Fast Food. The health club across the street offers a pool, weights, a hot tub, and a sauna so you are surrounded by conveniences! Just 0.5 miles from I-70, Horizon RV Park is a perfect place to set up your home base while you explore endless outdoor adventures in Grand Junction.
Grand Junction KOA Holiday
What would a KOA campground be without a smorgasbord of kid-friendly, family-centric activities? And the Grand Junction KOA Holiday certainly does not disappoint. In addition to Wi-Fi and cable at all sites, the swimming pool, mini-golf course, game room, bike rentals, playground and outdoor movie theater ensure there’s never a dull moment in this fifth-wheel fantasy park! Settle into this popular RV park and enjoy the numerous Grand Junction attractions in the area. The KOA offers a dump station, hot showers, ice, propane, and an on-site convenience store to cover all of your essential camping amenities. In addition to standard and deluxe RV sites, tent sites and cabin rentals are also available.
Junction West RV Park
Nestled on the western edge of Grand Junction is Junction West RV Park. Enjoy extra-wide pull-through sites that offer full hookups and picnic tables. Pop the slides out, kick your feet up and enjoy watching the kiddos horse around on the jungle gym or test their strength on the onsite climbing wall. If you’re hoping to set up camp for a couple of nights and explore all that Grand Junction has to offer, you are in the right place! Junction West offers tiled showers, private dressing areas, and an air-conditioned laundry room. Plan to explore Downtown Grand Junction, which is an officially designated park, and Colorado National Monument, the national park you have never heard of. Looking for additional recommendations? Grand Junction locals are super friendly and happy to share their favorite trail, watering hole, and restaurant—just ask while you are out and about!
Mobile City RV Park
Mobile City RV Park is perfectly located at the intersection of two major travel routes – Highway 6 and Highway 50 and only one mile from I-70, so you don’t have to venture far off-course on your vacation. It’s conveniently close to the Colorado National Monument, a must-see destination. It’s often referred to as the mini Grand Canyon. Rim Rock is a beautiful drive through this NPS site with many pull-offs overlooking breathtaking vistas. Mobile City provides pull-through sites; many are extra-wide, and 44 have full hookups. The sites all have 30 amp/50 amp/120 amp hookups, cable TV and individual dump stations. Guests have access to the bathrooms, showers, laundry facilities and the picnic pavilion. Pets are allowed and can enjoy time at the Puppy Park!
After a day on the water, take the scenic drive back to your RV and unwind beneath Colorado's star-filled skies.
For more lodging options in Grand Junction, explore Hotels & Lodging or check out the Official Grand Junction Visitor Guide.