Archive for the ‘Grand Junction’ Category

Colorado – Paonia City Park

Paonia City ParkThe pretty small town southeast of Grand Junction has a city-sponsored overnight park: a level dirt parking lot, basically. It’s not fancy, but it works. Exit Highway 133 into the main entrance to town and you’ll see it along the way. Three-day limit and State: Colorado City: Grand Junction Nearest Town: Paonia Status; Unofficial boondocking Cost: Free Nearest Road: Dirt Scenery Rating: Months Opened: Unknown Extras: None Number of Camp Sites: Unknown Max Stay : -

Colorado – Grand Junction Acorn Truck Stop

Grand Junction Acorn Truck StopPaved lot with lots of trucks and activity, but free overnight parking in the town with a city ordinance against over nights in the Wal-Mart lot (lots of signs to remind you). State: Colorado City: Grand Junction Nearest Town: Unknown Status; Official Cost: Free Nearest Road: Paved Scenery Rating: 2 Months Opened: Unknown Extras: None Number of Camp Sites: 11-29 Max Stay : Unknown -

Colorado – Rabbit Valley

Rabbit ValleyExit 2 I-70, turn south. There is a large gravel lot about 500′ from the interstate. North is an archeology site with tours in summer. Also can hike, bike, ATV, 4-wheel. State: Colorado City: Grand Junction Nearest Town: Fruita Status; Unknown Cost: Free Nearest Road: Gravel Scenery Rating: 4 Months Opened: Any when plowed Extras: None Number of Camp Sites: 10 or less Max Stay : Unknown -