Fruita, CO

Travel Guide

Wide panorama of the stone landmarks, plants, distant mountains, and vast sky of Colorado National Monument
Wide panorama of the stone landmarks, plants, distant mountains, and vast sky of Colorado National Monument
Mesas as far as the eye can see.
Located at the northeastern edge of the Colorado Plateu, the Escalante Canyon is one of the most pristine climbing areas in all of canyonlands. 
The canyon was formed over 600 million years as Escalante Creek carved the 1,300 foot gorge. The Escalante Canyon has a long history of human occupation. The Ute Indians for years had made the North Fork of the Escalante River their winter home. Early settlers, attracted by the year-long water supply and sheltering cliffs, son pushed the Indians off the land. 
Many cattle outfits began using the canyon as their winter quarters. In 1886, John Musser took up residence in one of the first homesteads in the canyon where he operated the Musser Cattle Company. Over the years the company has acquired ranch after ranch so that now most of the grazing paddocks along the canyon's entire length are consolidated under Musser Cattle. 
The infamous Colorado Sheep War centered around cattlemen protecting their grazing land from flocks of hungry sheep. In the early 1900s, an unwritten code existed which relegated sheep to one side of the Gunnison River. When a swinging bridge was built over the river and sheep travelled across, the cattlemen retaliated by shooting hundreds of sheep. Two residents of the canyon died in the shootout. #historicalplace #rockclimbing #outdoorfun #outdoorlife #adventurelife #exploremore #hikinglife #wildlife
Devil's Kitchen 

A .8 short hike 
Part of the colorado National monument , National Parks

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita

3 out of 5
570 Raptor Rd Fruita CO
The price is SAR 319 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
SAR 319
SAR 365 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 March 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita
Balanced Rock Inn

Balanced Rock Inn

3 out of 5
126 S Coulson St Fruita CO
The price is SAR 260 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
SAR 260
SAR 297 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur Journey are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Close to good restaurants. Friendly, clean.

Reviewed on 10 March 2026

Balanced Rock Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction

Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction

2.5 out of 5
400 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is SAR 247 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
SAR 247
SAR 282 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
I've stayed here a few times previously, all of those visits were ok - even bettter than average. This most recent visit was unfortunately NOT good. First, the TV was unplugged. I asked the front desk if there was a reason for this, there wasn't. I moved a very heavy piece of furniture (with the ...

Reviewed on 10 March 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Fruita - Grand Junction
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Adobe Creek Cottage - Serene Setting Close to Golf, Mountain Biking & Hiking

Adobe Creek Cottage - Serene Setting Close to Golf, Mountain Biking & Hiking

Fruita CO
Stay at this cottage in Fruita. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Adobe Creek National Golf Course and Dinosaur ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Everything was great. The cottage was exactly what we were expecting. It was clean and ready for our arrival. The host reached out to make sure all was well and was very friendly.

Reviewed on 25 February 2026

Adobe Creek Cottage - Serene Setting Close to Golf, Mountain Biking & Hiking
Desert's Edge Fruita

Desert's Edge Fruita

Fruita CO
Stay at this vacation home in Fruita. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur ...
Desert's Edge Fruita
5-Star Lux Modern Cabin in DT Fruita ❊ Dog Friendly❊

5-Star Lux Modern Cabin in DT Fruita ❊ Dog Friendly❊

Fruita CO
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Fruita. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

5-Star Lux Modern Cabin in DT Fruita ❊ Dog Friendly❊
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Fruita

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A lovely little town, peaceful and friendly! Surrounded by stunning scenery!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good food and great prices in this town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We lived there most of my life before moving to Texas after high school, it was great to see the changes and that some things have remained. We still have family in the area and my uncle is in hospice with cancer so came back to visit with family

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice small town. Not many places to eat. But enjoyed the visit. I'd live there. Except for the cold

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Dinner at The Hot Tomato was great!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Surrounding area beautiful! We went into the national parks there; the western canyon w/monument, and up to the Grand Mesa. Both were unbelievable!