Fruita, CO

Travel Guide

Wide panorama of the stone landmarks, plants, distant mountains, and vast sky of Colorado National Monument
Mesas as far as the eye can see.
Located at the northeastern edge of the Colorado Plateu, the Escalante Canyon is one of the most pristine climbing areas in all of canyonlands. The canyon was formed over 600 million years as Escalante Creek carved the 1,300 foot gorge. The Escalante Canyon has a long history of human occupation. The Ute Indians for years had made the North Fork of the Escalante River their winter home. Early settlers, attracted by the year-long water supply and sheltering cliffs, son pushed the Indians off the land. Many cattle outfits began using the canyon as their winter quarters. In 1886, John Musser took up residence in one of the first homesteads in the canyon where he operated the Musser Cattle Company. Over the years the company has acquired ranch after ranch so that now most of the grazing paddocks along the canyon's entire length are consolidated under Musser Cattle. The infamous Colorado Sheep War centered around cattlemen protecting their grazing land from flocks of hungry sheep. In the early 1900s, an unwritten code existed which relegated sheep to one side of the Gunnison River. When a swinging bridge was built over the river and sheep travelled across, the cattlemen retaliated by shooting hundreds of sheep. Two residents of the canyon died in the shootout. #historicalplace #rockclimbing #outdoorfun #outdoorlife #adventurelife #exploremore #hikinglife #wildlife
Devil's Kitchen A .8 short hike Part of the colorado National monument , National Parks
Fruita Canyon Overlook is a lofty roadside viewpoint at the head of four-mile-long Fruita Canyon on the west side of Colorado National Monument. The fenced overlook is reached by a 90-foot hike on a gravel path from a small parking area on Rim Rock Drive that’s 0.4 miles west of the park visitor center. Fruita Canyon, which begins near the monument’s west entrance station, is a steep canyon lined with towering Wingate sandstone walls. Rim Rock Drive snakes up the canyon below before climbing its west side. The canyon floor is composed of 1.5-billion-year-old rock that is the remains of an ancient mountain range. The broad Grand Valley, carved by the Colorado River, opens beyond Fruita Canyon. The northern horizon is an escarpment of the dark Book Cliffs topped with the lighter-colored Roan Cliffs. Note Balanced Rock, a precarious pinnacle by the right canyon wall, above the road below the overlook. #monumentvalley #viewcolorado #colorado #exploring #mykindoffun #mykindofday
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita

3 out of 5
570 Raptor Rd Fruita CO
The price is AED 340 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
AED 340
AED 389 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Perfect stop on a road trip

Reviewed on 25 March 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita
Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction

Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction

2.5 out of 5
400 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is AED 300 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
AED 300
AED 342 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Finish painting in hallways. Breakfast is below average. Generally a tired hotel. Good location though

Reviewed on 24 March 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction
Balanced Rock Inn

Balanced Rock Inn

3 out of 5
126 S Coulson St Fruita CO
The price is AED 291 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
AED 291
AED 332 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur Journey are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 March 2026

Balanced Rock Inn
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Adobe Creek Cottage - Serene Setting Close to Golf, Mountain Biking & Hiking

Adobe Creek Cottage - Serene Setting Close to Golf, Mountain Biking & Hiking

Fruita CO
Stay at this cottage in Fruita. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Adobe Creek National Golf Course and Dinosaur ...
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
My family enjoyed a peaceful stay at this vacation rental. We combined business and personal vacation, each easily accommodated with the home space and amenities The home, location, and cleanliness was as promised and more! Communication with the hosts, check in, and check out was easy. The only ...

Reviewed on 14 March 2026

Adobe Creek Cottage - Serene Setting Close to Golf, Mountain Biking & Hiking
Desert's Edge Fruita

Desert's Edge Fruita

Fruita CO
Stay at this vacation home in Fruita. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur ...
10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Loved this place!! Beautiful, clean & a wonderful peaceful place!! So close to everything! Thank you & will definitely be back!!

Reviewed on 17 March 2026

Desert's Edge Fruita
5-Star Lux Modern Cabin in DT Fruita ❊ Dog Friendly❊

5-Star Lux Modern Cabin in DT Fruita ❊ Dog Friendly❊

Fruita CO
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Fruita. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

5-Star Lux Modern Cabin in DT Fruita ❊ Dog Friendly❊
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Popular places to visit

Panorama of the Saddlehorn and its surroundings, seen from Otto's Trail in the Colorado National Monument

Colorado Welcome Center

4.5/5(54 reviews)

Colorado Welcome Center is just one of the places to see in Fruita, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the notable monuments and biking trails in this family-friendly area.

Colorado Welcome Center
East Rim Arch at Rattlesnake Canyon in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Colorado State, USA

Rattlesnake Canyon Arches

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rattlesnake Canyon Arches during your travels in Fruita. You can seek out the biking trails in this family-friendly area.

Rattlesnake Canyon Arches
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Dinosaur Journey

4.5/5(36 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dinosaur Journey in Fruita. Make time for the notable monuments and biking trails in this family-friendly area.

Dinosaur Journey
Rattlesnake Canyon in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, Colorado state, USA

Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness

4/5(76 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness, a lovely green space in Fruita. You can seek out the biking trails in this family-friendly area.

Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness

Adobe Creek National Golf Course

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Fruita at Adobe Creek National Golf Course. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Adobe Creek National Golf Course

Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center

3.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center during your travels in Fruita. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center