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Rabbit Valley

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Sun, Jul 26

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Thu, Jul 30

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Sat, Aug 1

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Five distinct campgrounds within Rabbit Valley were built for different user-types, from tent camping sites that retain a secluded feel to large group sites that can accommodate large RVs and trailers. Rabbit Valley Area is nestled among scattered juniper trees at the edge of the Colorado Plateau.

max Stay

7 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Natural Features

Rabbit Valley Area is nestled among scattered juniper trees at the edge of the Colorado Plateau. With scenic views of the Colorado River, the San Juan and La Sal Mountains, the Colorado National Monument, and the western flanks of the 10,000 ft. Grand Mesa - the largest flat-topped mountain in the world, make this a must-see area. This area is known for its paleontological resources with the family friendly hike the β€œTrail Trough Time.” Here you can learn about this area’s history and experience dinosaur bones on the landscape through a self-guided interpretive hike. Vegetation here is sparse, with only occasional green-ups and wildflower blooms following wet weather. Average annual precipitation is less than 10 inches. Temperature extremes range from below zero to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures are more moderate during the spring and fall.

Recreation

Rabbit Valley offers recreational opportunities for every user. Bring your ATV, motorcycle, mountain bike or horse and enjoy the expansive beauty of Western Colorado. Enjoy a camping trip with friends or family in the endless beauty of the canyons. Campgrounds by User-Type Fluffle Campground Groups sites with varying capacities that can accommodate up to five vehicles (see individual campsite descriptions for vehicle limitations). Sites can accommodate vehicles up to 60 feet in length. There are day-use trailer parking spaces and a 4-pen corral here as well. High North Campground Site one is a group use site that can accommodate vehicles up to 60 feet in length. Vehicles longer than 50 feet will want to consider approaching the campground from the north via Hwy-6 as the access road from I-70 requires navigating a tight switchback turn. All other sites can accommodate two vehicles of various lengths, see individual site details for vehicle length limitations. Koniklos (Equestrian) Campground This campground is intended to be used solely by visitors who visit Rabbit Valley for horseback riding. Each site has an individual corral. There are also 10 day-use parking areas and 2 corrals for day-use. Campsites can accommodate two vehicles up to 60 feet in length. The road to this campsite is through a rocky wash and is not easily accessed by low-clearance vehicles. Additional day-use parking and horse corrals are available at the Fluffle Campground. Jouflas Campground This campground is intended for tent camping. No group sites. The campground can not accommodate vehicles longer than 25 feet. Knowles Overlook Campground This campground is intended to be used by tent and 'overland' style campers. Maximum vehicle length is 30 feet - HIGH CLEARANCE AND 4X4 ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Be weather weary in visiting this campsite as access is through a wash. No group sites.

Nearby Attractions

The Rabbit Valley Area is just west of Fruita CO, which serves as a hub for outdoor recreation on nearby public lands including the red-rock canyons of Colorado National Monument, and the rest of the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area (MCNCA) - home of the Kokopelli trail system, the Ruby-Horsethief section of the Colorado River, Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness and the Rabbit Valley recreation area. The Monument and MCNCA along with the other public lands surrounding the Grand Valley - formed by the Colorado River flowing between Palisade to Loma - offer something for everyone, from scenic drives to hiking, horseback riding, biking, rafting, rock climbing, wildlife viewing, and off-roading. The Grand Valley is also well-known for its orchards, vineyards and wineries, and the distinct and vibrant communities of Palisade, Grand Junction, and Fruita.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

75 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site High North 3

High North

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Site Fluffle 7

Fluffle

GROUP RV AREA NONELECTRIC

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20

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Site Knowles 5

Knowles

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Site Koniklos 1

Koniklos

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Site Jouflas 3

Jouflas

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Site Jouflas 13

Jouflas

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Site Fluffle 6

Fluffle

GROUP RV AREA NONELECTRIC

60 ft

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Site Jouflas 9

Jouflas

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Site Jouflas 7

Jouflas

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Site High North 9

High North

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25 ft

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Site High North 1

High North

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Site Knowles 19

Knowles

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Site Knowles 1

Knowles

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Site Koniklos 3

Koniklos

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Site Fluffle 20

Fluffle

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Site Knowles 17

Knowles

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Site Knowles 20

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Site High North 11

High North

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Site Knowles 4

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Site Fluffle 19

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Site Knowles 3

Knowles

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Site Knowles 10

Knowles

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Site High North 13

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Site Jouflas 12

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Important notices

Rabbit Valley is a multiple-use area where respect earns respect. You are representing your user-group here. All users are expected to yield to equestrians. Expect other people around blind corners on the trail. Keep your speed low on full-sized roads. Roads are not maintained and may be rough. Access to Knowles Overlook may require high clearance and 4-wheel drive. Rabbit Valley is located in the high desert of the Colorado Plateau. Temperatures in the summer can reach over 100 degrees during the summer months. There is very little shade. Come prepared with water and shade for hot days. Campsites are limited to 10 people and two vehicles* Group sites are limited to 20 people and up to 5 vehicles. Individual group site capacities vary, double check your selected campsite capacities before making a reservation.* Vehicles must be parked in designated areas, parking off road is not allowed. Stays are limited to 7 days per month. No firewood gathering is allowed. No water or electricity is available. All members of the group will use the developed toilet facilities and/or a portable, leak-proof, reusable toilet system (or an EPA-approved carry-out bag system) to capture all solid human waste. All trash, including dog waste, must be packed out. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am - Please respect other campers. Reservations are required for all camping within the campground. Changes may be made to your reservation until 24 hours before the reserved date. A full refund, minus the $8 reservation fee, will be given if canceled 48 hours before the first reserved date. Please note, you cannot change your check-in date. If you would like to change your check-in date, you will need to cancel your entire reservation and rebook. Check out time is 12:00, noon. There are no refunds given due to weather. *Vehicle will be defined as freeway legal transportation used to access the site (i.e. car, truck or motorcycle). A truck hauling a toy-hauler trailer and UTV is one vehicle, per the purposes of the reservation.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Common questions

Is Rabbit Valley available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly β€” check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Rabbit Valley?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.