Fruita, CO

Travel Guide

Wide panorama of the stone landmarks, plants, distant mountains, and vast sky of Colorado National Monument
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
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A .8 short hike 
Part of the colorado National monument , National Parks

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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 293 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
AED 293
AED 335 total
8 Mar - 9 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! (1,007 reviews)
Clean room. Good breakfast for the price of the room. Easy access to the monument and I70

Reviewed on 4 March 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita
Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is AED 242 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 242
AED 276 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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)
Angel & Cade did a great job at the front desk. The food staff were good - couldn't get enough of the eggs - better than at home!! Enjoyed the hot tub. Numerous restaurants out the front door in walking distance. Everything was good for our pets too. Appreciate the service here!!! Clean, quiet.

Reviewed on 4 March 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites
Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita

Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita

2 out of 5
399 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is AED 268 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
AED 268
AED 306 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 February 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (23 reviews)
Everything was great. The cottage was exactly what we were expecting. It was clean and ready for our arrival. The host reached out to make sure all was well and was very friendly.

Reviewed on 25 February 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! (47 reviews)
Cute little place, clean, lot's of little extras. Dog pen and area to run dogs was very nice. Well lit if you come in after dark.

Reviewed on 12 December 2025

Desert's Edge Fruita
Charming country studio close to Fruita and biking trails

Charming country studio close to Fruita and biking trails

Fruita CO
Stay at this apartment in Fruita. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur Journey are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Great place for two people. Quiet and a short drive to town. Very comfortable in all the ways!

Reviewed on 1 March 2026

Charming country studio close to Fruita and biking trails
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Fruita

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
37
5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
47
4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A lovely little town, peaceful and friendly! Surrounded by stunning scenery!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good food and great prices in this town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We lived there most of my life before moving to Texas after high school, it was great to see the changes and that some things have remained. We still have family in the area and my uncle is in hospice with cancer so came back to visit with family

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice small town. Not many places to eat. But enjoyed the visit. I'd live there. Except for the cold

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Dinner at The Hot Tomato was great!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Surrounding area beautiful! We went into the national parks there; the western canyon w/monument, and up to the Grand Mesa. Both were unbelievable!