Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months
About North Fruita Desert Campground (Upper Campground, Sites A-D)
Although each camp site has a fire ring, be sure to check website for fire restrictions.
- Fees: Fee
- Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
- Where: 10 mi northeast of Loma, CO · 39.32796, -108.70409
Amenities:
ToiletsPicnic tablesGrillsTents allowedRVs allowed
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
38°17°Jan
45°23°Feb
57°31°Mar
65°37°Apr
75°46°May
87°55°Jun
94°61°Jul
90°59°Aug
81°50°Sep
67°38°Oct
52°27°Nov
39°18°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
See North Fruita Desert Campground (Upper Campground, Sites A-D) from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kessel Run | Horse | 0.1 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Prime Cut - Upper | Horse | 0.2 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Prime Cut | Horse | 0.2 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Joe's Ridge | Horse | 0.3 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Up Dog | Horse | 0.3 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Pumps Bumps and Rollers | Horse | 0.3 mi | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 12.2 mi
Water fill-up: 12.2 mi
Propane: 15.8 mi
Camps nearby
- North Fruita Desert Dispersed Camping 1.8 mi
- Bookcliff 8.2 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi N of Loma 8.2 mi
- Mancos Group Area 8.4 mi
- Highline Lake State Park campsites 8.4 mi
- Sunset 8.4 mi