James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park, Fruita Section
The westernmost unit of the Colorado River State Park is also one of the best to base out of if you’re visiting the Grand Junction area and camping. Like the other units, it has good access to the riparian woods along the Colorado River, as well as a couple of small ponds that sometimes have ducks on them. Great-tailed Grackles frequent the camping area, and migration birding can be productive. In the winter time watch for various sparrows, accipiters preying on them (Sharp-shinned and Cooper’s are both regular), and maybe a Northern Shrike.
Restrictions: None
County: Mesa
Directions: From the Fruita exit off I-70, head south on CO 340. Go through the roundabout, to the entrance on the right, in a few hundred yards.
Alternate Directions: From the Fruita exit off I-70, head south on CO 340. Go through the roundabout, to the entrance on the right, in a few hundred yards.
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Public access is prohibited from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise.
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission or Fees: State Parks Pass
Parking: Parking areas
Lodging: Camping
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some handicap accessible trails and camping facilities
Latitude: 39.14908
Longitude: -108.74152
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