Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
I-70 East Bound (from Utah) Exit 26. Right on Highway 50 (is also the I-70 Business Loop). Stay on Highway 50 (it could be US 50 on your GPS) by following the road signs to Montrose. After you cross the Colorado River, the KOA is about 3 miles on the right.
I-70 West Bound (from Glenwood Springs) Take exit 37. 1 mile on the I-70 Business Loop. Left on Highway 141 (by Wendy's) it is about 5.5 miles to Highway 50. Right on Highway 50 (this could be US 50 on your GPS). It is about 3.5 miles to the KOA. We are on the left. Go past us and make a U-turn at the Fair Grounds entrance.
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Established in 1911, these desolate canyons southwest of Grand Junction provide spectacular sights and many miles of hiking trails. Enjoy unusual rock formations, great photo opportunities, wildlife, and hundreds of hiking and cycling trails. Many have compared the Colorado National Monument to a mixture of the Grand Canyon and Arches National Park. With 23 miles of adventure, this National Monument is a must see! It is easily our town's biggest attraction.
Located on the north side of Grand Junction is The Book Cliffs mountain range and The Mount Garfield hiking trails. If you like challenging hikes, these trails are for you. The Mount Garfield trail is two miles long with an elevation climb of 2,000 feet. The trail leads you to the top of Mount Garfield where you can witness spectacular views of the Grand Valley. The reward for the hike is well worth it. It is recommended to have proper hiking shoes and a hiking pole for the rocky terrain and soft dirt.
Welcome to the heart of Colorado's wine country. Take a trip to the many award winning wineries with a vast variety of delicious tasting wines. With over 20 local wineries, Grand Junction and Palisade produce some of the best wine in the state and hosts numerous wine tasting events all year round.
Looking for an afternoon get away? Take a drive down the Wine and Produce By-Way, located 10 minutes away from our campground, and stop to explore the unique tastes of Grand Junction.
For more information visit www.visitgrandjunction.com/wine-country for information on wineries, locations, tasting rooms, and tours.
Grand Mesa is known as the world's largest flat top mountain. The 63 mile scenic bypass overlooks endless forests and 300 lakes. Enjoy the great trout fishing, ATV trails, skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, hiking, and the beautiful scenery.
The Grand Mesa also host events throughout our four seasons including Color Weekend at the end of September. The colors of the aspens are unbelievable!
The Colorado River and the One Riverfront Trail System is located 5 minutes driving from campground. The One Riverfront Trail System is the best way to see and experience our beautiful Colorado River. The One Riverfront, preserves the rich wildlife and vegetation from the conjunction of the Gunnison and Colorado Rivers, giving the town the name Grand Junction. The trail system is great of recreational opportunities for walking, jogging, cycling, skating, and fishing.
Visit www.oneriverfront.org for complete information regarding accessibility and events.
There are various rafting trips ranging from 2 hours to multiple day expeditions. With multiple rivers to explore and rapid classifications ranging from 1(easy) to 5(difficult) you can have a wet and wild time!
Not interested in rafting but you want to spend the day in the water. Floating the Colorado River is a local favorite! You can do a half day float or full day float for free! Just make sure you have the right equipment and someone to pick you up once you're finished. Need more information, feel free to ask one of our front desk agents for more information. Trust us, we've all done it.
Horseback trips are also very popular in the Grand Valley. Saddle up and go for a ride into the sunset in the old west. Check our brochure rack upon arrival for more information or you can visit Rimrock Adventures for both rafting and horseback riding.
The Mesa County Fairgrounds is the main host for events in Grand Junction. Throughout the year you can witness horse shows, bull riding, auctions, national BMX events, monster trucks, mud truck events, carnivals, concerts, dog shows, the Shrine Circus, our Mesa County Fair and so much more. Located right next door, you can walk right over from the gate we share and be entertained weekly. You might be able to see some of the folks performing or participating in the events in our campground. Many of them like to stay with us during their events! Check out the website for the Mesa County Fairgrounds for events and more information.
Grand Junction has very select but highly praised museums throughout the area. The most significant and closest museum to our location is the Museum of the West. Located three miles away, you can explore famous people, history of our Historic Downtown, and experience the high tower which gives you a full view of the town of Grand Junction. Other wonderful museums to experience would be Dinosaur Journey Museum and Cross Orchards Historic Site. Dinosaur Journey takes you on the wild ride of the history of dinosaurs that lived in the area and what it would of been like to live during those times. Cross Orchards celebrates the agriculture that lead this town to grow and become the town it is today. Visit the link below for more information and for more museums.
Playing golf in Grand Junction is an experience that you will always remember. Our golf courses combines challenging course designs and unbelievable scenery. Anywhere you play, you will have options for skill levels, from challenging 18-hole championship course to an easy going 9-hole course. There is a course for everyone! Some of the most popular and requested golf courses include Chipeta, Lincoln Park, Redlands Mesa, Tiara Rado, and Adobe Creek. Visit www.visitgrandjunction.com/golf for all the information you need to plan a great golfing experience.
Colorado is famous for its variety of locally made brews and Grand Junction is no different. The Grand Valley is home more than 5 breweries and distilleries. Come enjoy good food and good brews at any of the many restaurants located in the heart of the town. Palisade Brewery, Peach Street Distillery, Edgewater Brewery and Restaurant, Kannah Creek, Ale House, and the famous Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant.
Discover our newest attraction to Grand Junction, our first ever outdoor music and event amphitheater. Los Colonias is the hotspot of local music artist and professional artists alike. We have seen artists including Los Lonely Boys, Starship, and Mickey Thomas. Located on the banks of the Colorado River and next to one of the best breweries in town, this amphitheater is becoming a local favorite. Visit the link below for upcoming concerts happening this year!
The Avalon Theatre is Western Colorado's largest performing arts hall located on Main Street in Grand Junction. The newly updated theatre seats up to 1,096 patrons offering an intimate theater experience. Throughout the year, you are able to attend comedy shows, symphonies, dance company performances, music artists, and movies. The Avalon was build for the people of Grand Junction therefore they offer special deals. Every Tuesday, if you eat at a restaurant downtown, you will have free admission to the movie playing that night. All you need to do is bring in your dinner receipt! It's a great deal for a romantic night out or a fun filled night for the whole family. Visit their website for more information regarding a schedule and special offers.
The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House is paradise in the great west. Between the butterfly exhibit and over 600 tropical plants from all over the world, you can witness tree frogs, turtles, and fish in their natural habitat. The outdoor garden is filled with native plants and flowers from the western ecosystem. Visit their website for events and entry information.
Western Colorado and Grand Junction is becoming a beacon for ATV and off road trails. Our unique area gives you the opportunity to ATV or off-road in many different types of terrains, making it a fun filled weekend. Although we have no ATV trails directly from our campground, we have numerous trails only 10-15 minutes away. Hint hint: Cactus Park is one of our favorites. Check out the link for more ATV trail information, tours, guides, and maps.
Bangs Canyon and the Lunch Loop trails are the most popular mountain biking trails in Grand Junction. Bangs Canyon is BLM land just south of the Colorado National Monument. You can find mountain biking trails from easy to very difficult. Bangs Canyon is also for ATV enthusiasts, avid hikers and hikers who love to bring their dog along!
The Fruit and Wine Byway, located in Palisade, Colorado, is popular with both locals and travelers alike. The byway is divided into three distinct loops offering 5, 7, and 25-mile routes. On this beautiful adventure, you will get to see beautiful lavender gardens, orchards, world-class vineyards, wineries, and fresh fruit stands.
If you are looking for something the whole family will enjoy, Downtown Grand Junction is the place to visit. Historic Downtown offers a variety of delicious restaurants, shops, and art galleries. You can also find festivals, farmers markets, and holiday celebrations.
When visiting somewhere new it's always a must to try the most popular local restaurants. A few of the most popular in Grand Junction include:
626 on Rood which offers a unique and modern experience offering wine from all around the globe along with a menu of American cuisine that changes seasonally.
Bin 707 Foodbar has a menu that is always changing; however one thing that always stays the same is that they always cook with local fresh ingredients. Not only is the food locally sourced but so are most of their alcoholic beverage options.
Some other local favorites include; Spoons Bistro and Bakery, Rockslide Restaurant and Brewery, Pablo's Pizza, Dream Cafe, and Tacoparty.
Lunch loop is a challenging mountain biking trail with rocky terrain that goes through the desert. This beautiful trail has "frequent step-up, and drop moves as well as steep climbs and ripping downhills." Lunch loop is considered a moderate-very difficult cross country trail type. You can find this trail 2 miles from Downtown Grand Junction with the main trail head on Monument Road. It is 6.4 miles and the average completion time is about 2.5 hours.
Palisade Plunge is a 32 mile hiking and biking trail that is considered moderate-very difficult. You will see the beautiful views of the San Juans, Unompahgre Plateau, Colorado monument as well as the Book Cliffs. To get to the trail you can park at the U.S. Forest Service Wile Rose Recreation site at the bottom of Lands End road at Highway 50; from here it is about a 2 mile ride to the actual trail head. Due to limited parking space, it is recommended that you shuttle with Grand Junction Adventures or Palisade Cycle and Shuttle.
The Grand Junction Rides and Vibes is a race in the heart of Downtown Grand Junction that spans over the course of two days. This event is good for all skill levels of riders and will also host family-friendly activities, food and drink vendors, and live music.
The Tour of the Moon has been a top road-cycling event in the western United States since the '80's; on this ride you will see the beautiful views of the Colorado National Monument.
Last but not least, the Grand Enduro - this is a cycling event that is not for the faint of heart. This ride is divided into three stages, all covering extremely difficult terrain that requires riders to be fit and have great handling skills. Stage 1 and 2 are 2.1 miles spanning 8-12 minutes and stage 3 is 3 miles and limited to experts only.
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