Colorado · Camping · Near Clifton

Canyon View RV Park

Canyon View RV ParkPhoto: Milonica, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months
  • At 4,562 ft

Canyon View RV Park is a campground in Colorado, about 0.7 miles from the town of Appleton. It sits right next to Canyon View RV Resort, which is just 0.1 mile away, so the two make an easy pairing for anyone looking for a place to stay in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Fruita weather station show May highs around 78°F and October highs around 69°F, while July averages climb to about 95°F. The surrounding area offers plenty to do within a short drive. Leach Creek Trail, a mountain biking route, is about 0.9 mile away, and the Grand Junction Area climbing area is about 1.6 miles off. Walker Wildlife Loop, a hike, and Junction West RV Park are both roughly 1.8 miles away.

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    Canyon View RV Park

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Dynamite Gal

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 mi · Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · Apr–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Canyon View RV Park

    Best months: April–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 15°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 21°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      59° / 29°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      67° / 35°

      5 wet

    5. May

      78° / 45°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      89° / 52°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      95° / 60°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 58°

      5 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 48°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 36°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 25°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 16°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fruita, CO, 6.5 mi away at 4,498 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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