Rabbit Valley

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 “Trail 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: 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.