Use our interactive maps to find public lands sites, information, books and maps. Its a great stop along the way to moab, the trailhead is. For about 200 miles this escarpment extends from where the colorado river descends south through debeque to price canyon near price, utah. Hundreds of miles of worldclass mountain biking trails such as the kokopelli trail. Its a great stop along the way to moab, the trailhead is only 15 minutes from the highway. In grand junction, they define the regions impressive skyline and offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun and recreation. Colorado to central utah, the book cliffs are the worlds largest continuous escarpment. The drive from the highway was about 23 miles but took well over an hour. The viewing platform is right in front of a small pulloff parking area for the book cliffs view.
Plan your camping trip to book cliffs recreation area or other vernal, utah campgrounds. Excellent opportunities exist for solitude and unconfined recreation. The book cliffs are an enormous area that spans two states. The little book cliffs wild horse area grand junction. The book cliffs and the mount garfield hiking trails. Garfield and the book cliffs in the distance colorado fruita to the left, grand junction in the middle and palisades to the right, under mt. The area is specifically designated for wild horses, so wild horse habitat is the primary concern here. The little book cliffs wild horse range is located in northwest colorado, about 8 miles northeast of grand junction. I drive this trail during late fall and winter, because of the cooler temperatures, and the lack of tourists in the moab area, and i think its.
The compact campground, sitting at the southwest corner of 160acre highline lake, offers 31 shaded and grassy campsites for tents, rvs, and trailers. If these spaces are full, continue north around the bend to the window rock trail parking area and use the window rock trail to connect down to the canyon rim trail. The bookcliffs define the skyline of grand junction. Whether you are exploring the book cliffs or roaming the high desert mesas, you are sure to enjoy your stay here. Part of the southern edge of this wsa is dominated by the 2,000foothigh face of the. The book cliffs present a host of other outdoor and recreation activities including hiking, camping, offroading, and more. In grand junction, they define the regions impressive skyline and o. Book cliffs to colorado springs 5 ways to travel via. Colorado grand junction from colorado national monument with mt. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The little book cliffs wild horse area grand junction 2020 all. The book cliffs are a range of eroding, steepsloping cliffs, also called escarpments. These colorado cliffs look like books on a shelf outthere. The book cliffs are one of the most recognizable landforms in western colorado and eastern utah.
The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various. According to the colorado blm, the little book cliffs wild horse area consists of 36,1 acres of public lands characterized by gentle sloping plateau dissected by four major canyon systems main, coal, cottonwood and spring canyons with many side canyons. The little book cliffs wild horse range is one of only three ranges in the usa set aside specifically to protect wild and free roaming horses. Just eight miles northeast of grand junction, the little book cliffs wild horse area encompasses more than 36,000 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus. Camping on the side of estes park cliff cnn travel.
This is an awesome stretch of blm land about five miles from the city with views of the book cliffs. Winding for 250 miles across utah and colorado, it is the longest continuous escarpment in the world. Incredible whitewater rafting on the colorado river. The little book cliffs wild horse area, grand junction. At rei, we encourage you to get outside responsibly. Apr 15, 2008 this appears to be out of print now, which is a shame. Camping, hiking, horseback riding and hunting are permitted throughout the wild horse. The book cliffs stretch for almost 200 miles from eastern utah into western colorado. Sleeping on a portaledge used to be reserved for bigwall climbers with years of experience. Little book cliffs wilderness study area has 17 trails in the vicinity, including 16 hiking trails, for trail running and 14 for other activities.
Winding for 250 miles across utah and colorado, it is the longest. Rome2rio makes travelling from book cliffs to colorado springs easy. Camping and campgrounds in grand junction koa, colorado. Great view of colorado river show 15 more checkins may 27, 2019 lifu lin. Main canyon, coal canyon, cottonwood canyon and spring canyon. These colorado cliffs look like books on a shelf outthere colorado. Find your perfect campsite in the centennial state with moon colorado camping. Exhilarating outdoor adventures including hiking, camping or skiing on the grand mesa. Find all the transport options for your trip from book cliffs to colorado springs right here. Camping world las vegas book cliffs, grand junction, co photographic print see more. One of the elements on our site is the little book cliffs wild horse area in cameo, colorado. Apr 28, 2017 one of the elements on our site is the little book cliffs wild horse area in cameo, colorado. Camping closed at utahs book cliffs because of bears.
An estes park, colorado, outfitter takes climbing novices up a cliff for camping. The area begins about 50 air miles south of vernal, utah and extends south to the book cliffs divide. The wild horse area is characterized by four major canyon systems falling to gentle sloping plateaus covered in sagebrush and pinon juniper. We drove to the little book cliffs wild horse area. This is great, as it adds consistency throughout the book and a relatively common set of standards by which they. In addition to privately owned facilities in the region, you will find a plethora of colorado state parks and campgrounds in the area where you can stay during your adventure.
Bookcliff campground at highline lake state park west of grand junction is one of the best and most popular summer camping areas on colorado s western slope. The longest trail in little book cliffs wilderness study area is ute a wellknown trail measuring 11. Bookcliff campground at highline lake state park west of grand junction is one of the best and most popular summer camping areas on colorados western. Other mountain bike trails in the area are kokopelli loops and tabeguache pronounced tabbywash and known as the lunch loops by people who cant pronounce it. There is ample opportunity for hiking, camping, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Right hand tusher canyon tusher canyon bench coal canyon bench coal canyon bench ends approximately at 12s 0587390 4319 where the road winds around a cliff. Between price, utah and grand junction, colorado, highway 6 and interstate 70 cross 170 miles of barren and windswept terrain. The bike trails can be accessed from either 18 rd or 16 rd just north of the town of fruita. The bookcliffs, which border grand junction, define our regions skyline and offer plenty of. This is the last part of our trip to the book cliffs east of green river.
Home to wild horses, theres always something new to. Colorado, highway 6 and interstate 70 cross 170 miles of barren and windswept terrain. Jan 03, 20 the book cliffs are one of the most recognizable landforms in western colorado and eastern utah. Book cliffs to colorado springs 5 ways to travel via train. Mountain bike the book cliffs, north fruita desert campground. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side canyons. Campground amenities at many parks include restrooms, fullelectrical hookups and shower facilities. This appears to be out of print now, which is a shame.
Little book cliffs wild horse area hma bureau of land. A nodule where a pocket of barite and calcite crystals may have been found, in the book cliffs area. They are so named because the cliffs of cretaceous sandstone that cap many of the southfacing buttes appear similar to a shelf of books. Nearby are renowned mountain biking trails, dinosaur sites and red rock hiking. The book cliffs trail system consists of five interconnecting trails chutes, edge loop, frontside, prime ribjoes ridge, and zippity on both single and double track. Find colorado campgrounds, rv parks, rental cabins, safari tents, glamping yurts or other lodging options among premier camping destinations in colorado.
For this site the little bookcliffs area consists of the bookcliff range from the west side of i70 near debeque colorado and stretching around to nearly 18 road near fruita colorado. The distinctive formations offer plenty of hiking, camping and more. The uintah and ouray indian reservation is on the west side of the bookcliffs. Many parks also offer campsites or cabins for large groups. The drive would be lonely but for a constant companion. Spend a night camping out on a sheer rock face hundreds of feet off the ground.
The size of the area, and difficult terrain, can make it a very challenging place to hunt. For those with an extra day, be sure to check out nearby colorado national monument, where you can camp and hike and look back towards the book cliffs for excellent views. Anyone looking to do some camping in colorado should own this book. This mountain range is largely composed of sedimentary materials. There are three developed camppicnic grounds within the little bookcliffs. Digging into the pocket of a nodule in the book cliffs area, working hard trying not to damage any crystals.
And with the exception of a few privately held parcels of land, almost 96% of the. City, state or zip code national park, national forest, state park campground name. Little bookcliffs day outings colorado west outdoors. The book cliffs area is an exceptional trophy elk and mule deer unit. Red cliff sometimes spelled redcliff is a statutory town in eagle county, colorado, united states. The book cliffs are a range of eroding, steepsloping cliffs, also called. Both southern uintah county and northern grand county are included. This geological wonder cuts through beautiful desert terrain and parallels steep canyons and raging rivers, making it a yearround destination for scenic viewing, hiking, camping and rafting below. Home to wild horses, theres always something new to see or do in the bookcliffs. Cross the colorado river and drive past the public service power plant. The complete guide to tent and rv camping moon outdoors joshua berman on.
The canyon is located a few miles east of mount garfield and is easily accessible from i70 the main interstate from denver to utah. The first part of the hike into little book cliffs is. The little book cliffs wilderness study area is characterized by gentlysloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems. The desert mountains and cliffs that make up the bookcliffs also sometimes spelled book cliffs stretch almost 200 miles across western colorado and eastern utah. Baryte and calcite found in concretions ranging from a half an inch to over 6 feet with some concretions in a linear configuration, up to the size of a sedansaloon. And with the exception of a few privately held parcels of land, almost 96% of the 2. Best trails in little book cliffs wilderness study area. Reserve a campsite online or learn more about lodging and activities at grand junction koa. Hiking trails in the grand junction, colorado and surrounding area.
This is a great place to hike, especially in the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the horses are readily seen. View grand junctions wild horses visit grand junction. Az camping guide arizona camping guide az camp guide. Purchase merchandise, topos, maps, books and public lands items. Stretching 200 miles from grand junction, colorado to central utah, the book cliffs are the worlds largest continuous escarpment. With over 3,900 campsites, and 50 cabins and yurts located throughout the state. Whether you have offroad toys, such as mountain bikes or atvs, or if you just want a relaxing evening or weekend away, youll find what youre looking for. It encompasses 36,1 acres of rugged canyons and plateaus in the book cliffs about eight miles north of grand junction. The book cliffs are a series of desert mountains and cliffs in western colorado and eastern utah, in the western united states. Hiking, camping, and wild horses near grand junction. About 150 wild horses roam the sagebrush parks and pinyonjupiter covered hills. Main canyon in the little bookcliffs wild horse area is a part of the main book cliffs range extending from the western colorado, to the eastern utah.