Colorado · Camping · Near Clifton

Monument RV Park

Monument RV ParkPhoto: Nathan Anderson nathananderson, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months
  • At 4,489 ft

Monument RV Park is a campground in Colorado, about 0.8 miles from the town of Fruita. It sits right at the edge of town, with several other outdoor spots within a short walk or ride. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fruita show May highs around 78°F and October highs around 69°F, while July averages climb to about 95°F. The closest neighbors include the Red Rocks Trail and Fruita Trail, both about 0.3 miles away, and the James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section, also about 0.3 miles off. Petrified Hill, a climbing area, is about a mile away.

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    Monument RV Park

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
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    Dragon Treasure

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi

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

    Best time to visit Monument 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, 0.6 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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