Highline Lake Campground

Explore the Outdoors

Colorado is packed with a variety of ecosystems, with tons of state parks, national parks, forests, mountains, lakes, and other natural features to explore. When you're camping at Highline Lake State Park, you can go swimming, fishing, and boating in Highline Lake or the adjacent Mack Mesa Lake. Hiking and mountain biking are also popular activities at this nature park in western Colorado.James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park is a unique park split into five separate places along the eponymous river. It is quite easy to find secluded fishing and swimming spots along with sandy beaches on the Colorado River in the park. Lots of people visit this park to canoe, kayak, or whitewater raft.Colorado National Monument is found to the south of Fruita, with 20,000 acres of mesmerizing sandstone rock formations, juniper groves, and granite cliffs. Hiking and mountain biking trails wind through the area, full of stunning wildlife and historic structures now featured on the National Register of Historic Places.Down in the southwestern corner of the state by the city of Durango, there are several other national monuments and parks to visit with your RV rental without having to drive too far. Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and Mesa Verde National Park are equal parts naturally beautiful and historically significant. These enchanting parks are home to ancient dwellings built by the Pueblo people, dating back thousands of years. Over 4,000 archaeological dig sites have been opened in these two parks, and guests may see these items while touring the old structures or the museum that houses the historical artifacts.

City Sightseeing

Due to Highline Lake Campground’s proximity to Fruita and Grand Junction, it is quite easy to leave the campground and head into town to do some shopping, dining, and sightseeing. The Colorado Welcome Center in Fruita is an informational goldmine, with brochures, maps, and information about vacationing in the area. Plan the most optimal routes around the area to ensure you see as much of beautiful Colorado as you can when you book an RV in Mesa County.The Cavalcade Performing Arts Center in Fruita is run by a non-profit group; stop here when renting an RV in the area and you can tour the galleries on-site while seeing local art on display, or take an art workshop, watch a stand-up comedy show, or take in a play. There are also musical performances and monthly variety show that highlights the region through music, films, and more.Head to the vibrant riverside city of Grand Junction for a culture-packed day trip while you're RV camping in the area. This college town features wineries and breweries, guided adventure tours, and a variety of art-based attractions. The city's restaurant scene is diverse, with cafes, Italian eateries, pizzerias, and various spots serving locally sourced fare.Also in Grand Junction, the Museums of Western Colorado are absolutely impressive, specializing in natural history. This ancient part of Colorado is littered with dinosaur bones and fossils, many of which can be seen while touring these epic museums; the giant T-rex skeleton is among the site's most prized possessions. Learn about the formation of the Rocky Mountains, the dinosaurs, and other natural phenomena when you visit this fantastic museum complex while RV camping near Fruita.