Fruita was originally the ancestral homeland of the Ute indigenous people, but after settlers moved west from the east coast, small fruit farms and plantations started to pop up in 1884. Ten years later, Fruita would become fully incorporated. Since then Fruita has enjoyed near constant growth and economic success due to its proclivity for attracting tourism.

People from all over the country love to visit Fruita and other western Colorado towns for a variety of reasons. The brilliant red monoliths and towering canyon walls prove to be a natural jungle gym where visitors can climb, hike, go canyoneering, mountain bike, and whitewater raft. Historic buildings are a dime a dozen, and prehistoric fossils are scattered throughout the region. This cultural hotspot has live events and music concerts almost weekly, and a few wonderful art galleries showcasing local talent too. The nearby airport in Grand Junction is helpful for people flying in or out of Fruita, and I-70 is the main artery bringing automotive traffic in and out of town. Some of the best times of year to head to Fruita are for the Fat Tire Festival in spring, or the Fruita Fall Festival in late September. All in all, when you book an RV in Fruita, Colorado, both the town and the surrounding natural beauty will captivate you.