North Fruita Desert Recreation Area

AKA: North Fruita OHV Area, Book Cliffs, Layton Wash, Coal Gulch, Edge Loop, Ross Ridge, Hunter Canyon, Eighteen Road Campground, Chutes, Frontside, Joe's Ridge, Zippity, Hunt

Summary


he North Fruita Desert Special Recreation Management Area includes 72,000 acres and 250 miles of designated recreation routes. Much of the area is desert valley floor with washes and sharp ridges. At the north end of the area lie the Book Cliffs, one of the longest, continuous geological features in the world. With close proximity to Fruita and Grand Junction, this area is popular for many types of recreation. North Fruita Desert includes an open off-highway vehicle area, an extensive mountain bike trail system, designated OHV routes and a developed campground. Visitation peaks during the spring and fall months.

{ Last know status: Open | Approximate size: Unknown Mile(s) | Last updated: September 17, 2016 }

Terrain Experience Level


Expert
Some
Advanced
Some
Intermediate
Mostly
Beginner
Some

Terrain


Rhythm Section
Unknown
Roots
Unknown
Mud
Some
Sand
Some
Jumps
Lots
Hill Climbs
Lots
Hard Pack
Some
Gravle
Unknown
Large Loose Rocks
Some
Other Hazards
Some

Allowed Vehicles


Motorcycle
Allowed
ATV
Allowed
4x4
Allowed
SxS
Allowed
Snowmobile
Unknown

Details


Trail Maps

Trail map links from StayTheTrail.org


Map - pdf

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http://staythetrail.org/docs.ashx?id=270991


Map - kmz

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http://staythetrail.org/docs.ashx?id=270989


Map - JPG

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http://staythetrail.org/docs.ashx?id=271733

Nearest City

Nearest city to North Fruita Desert Recreation Area is Grand Junction, Colorado


Google Map

View Grand Junction, CO on Google Maps

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https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grand+Junction%2C+CO

Spark Arrestor

A spark arrestor or exhaust cap is required

Noise Limit

Limit of: 96 db

Open Dates

year-round

Fee for camping

Tent: $10.00, RV: $10.00, Additional vehicle: $10.00 north fruita desert campground fee

BLM - Grand Junction Field Office 2815 H Road Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970) 244-3000


www.blm.gov

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http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/gjfo/recreation/north_fruita_desert.html

DNR

Colorado State Parks - Registration Unit 13787 South Highway 85 Littleton, CO 80125 (303) 791-1920 [email protected]


cpw.state.co.us

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open link

http://cpw.state.co.us/buyapply/Pages/RegistrationsOHV.aspx

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