North Fruita Desert: A Biking and Camping Oasis in Loma, CO

183 reviews

18 Road Trailhead, Loma, CO 81524, USA
+1 970-244-3000
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North Fruita Desert Introduce

North Fruita Desert, located near the 18 Road Trailhead in Loma, Colorado, offers a unique camping and recreational experience, particularly for mountain biking enthusiasts. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, this area provides a blend of desert camping and access to extensive mountain biking trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor adventurers.

Environment and Features:

North Fruita Desert is characterized by its desert landscape, offering a unique camping environment. The area is known for its extensive network of mountain biking trails, attracting riders of all skill levels. The desert setting provides clear skies, which can be ideal for stargazing and enjoying the natural beauty of the region. The area is also noted for its relatively peaceful atmosphere, especially during midweek camping.

Camping Opportunities:

Desert Camping: The area offers dispersed camping opportunities within the desert environment.
Proximity to MTB Trails: Campers have direct access to the extensive mountain biking trails.
Peaceful Atmosphere: The area is known for its peaceful environment, especially during midweek stays.
Verizon Cell Service: Campers can expect to find enough Verizon cell service for work and meetings.

Recreational Opportunities:

Mountain Biking (MTB): The area features extensive and fun MTB trails with fast, sweeping turns.
Hiking: The desert environment offers opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural landscape.
Stargazing: The clear desert skies provide excellent stargazing opportunities.
Photography: The unique desert landscape offers opportunities for scenic photography.

Important Considerations:

Access Road: The access road to the area can be rough in some areas, so appropriate vehicle preparation is necessary.
Desert Conditions: Campers should be prepared for desert conditions, including heat, sun exposure, and limited shade.

Promotional Information:

North Fruita Desert in Loma, Colorado, is a fantastic destination for campers and mountain biking enthusiasts. With its peaceful atmosphere, extensive MTB trails, and reliable Verizon cell service, it offers a unique blend of recreation and connectivity. Whether you're looking to ride the trails or simply enjoy a quiet desert camping experience, North Fruita Desert provides an ideal setting. The location is perfect for those who want to enjoy the outdoors while staying connected. Discover the adventure and tranquility of North Fruita Desert.

For more detailed information regarding camping regulations and trail conditions, please contact the relevant land management agencies or local visitor centers. Contact us at (970) 244-3000 or +1 970-244-3000. Visit us at 18 Road Trailhead, Loma, CO 81524.

Location

Colorado Mesa County Loma Road Trailhead

Customer Reviews

4.0

183 reviews

Caitlyn McKenzie

Oct 10, 2024

Loved this place camping midweek! Quite peaceful with excellent biking. Had enough Verizon cell bars to work and do a few meetings.

John Bunce

May 19, 2024

Very extensive and fun MTB trails. The two I went on had a bunch of fast sweeping turns. Could easily spend a couple of days here to ride them all. Good parking area. Access road is rough in areas.

matt fisher

Sep 29, 2023

Amazing area for mountain biking and class 1 electrics are allowed and are perfect for this massive area. Free camping below the pay campgrounds, pronghorns running around with beautiful mountain views all around. Had to clean up a ton of glass, nails and bullet casings, locals need to respect the land better…

MJC

Jun 29, 2024

This trail system is AWESOME!!! The NEW DH section is fun and FAST!

Justin Heynekamp

Jun 25, 2023

Great trail network. Didn't have enough time to explore more, but the few trails we rode were very flowy and pretty fun. If you're looking for the techy stuff this isn't the place. If you're looking for flowy and fast, this is the place!

Anthony Andersen

May 02, 2025

The 18 Road trails are super fun. They have options for all skill levels. The scenery is beautiful too. You're right up against the book cliffs and Colorado National Monument is off in the distance.

James Doyle

Jun 06, 2025

If you observe the map, you'll see at the south end, just south of the "Lower CG & Event Area" it is outside of the paid camping area where it is free to camp. There is a whole area just for free camping. There are basically 3 small campground areas. The first one (furthest south) is free, but it's easy to miss because there is construction happening on the road where the entrance is, and you pass it as you're following the pilot vehicle. There is also a lot of construction equipment near the entrance currently. The next 2 are reservation/fee sites, which are the more obvious spots. The free area is quite large and flat. Might get pretty easy to get stuck if muddy, though. Great 5G cell reception throughout.