Hike through Grand Mesa and Rattlesnake Canyon from Colorado River campgrounds near Palisade.
Plan a riverfront camping trip in Palisade to tour Colorado wine country or kayak the Colorado River. East of Palisade, James M. Robb Colorado River State Park offers canyon wall views from the Palisade Rim Trail as well as RV and tent camping with 30-amp hookups and amenities like firepits, picnic tables, and stand-up grills. Take day trips to Grand Mesa to trek the world’s largest flat-topped mountain, hunt turkey, or cross-country ski and snowshoe in winter. Private camping areas allow for longer stays at cabin rentals or campsites with full hookups, picnic areas, and access to boating, canyon hiking trails, and guided tours of the Palisade wine country. West of Palisade, the famous arches of the Colorado National Monument and Rattlesnake Canyon are near Grand Junction. Stay in town for year-round biking, rock climbing, and wildlife viewing from modern campgrounds with 30- and 50-amp hookups for tent and RV camping near ATV trails.