Fruita

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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
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 HK$672 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$672
HK$767 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, good coffee

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fruita
Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is HK$518 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$518
HK$592 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room staff was friendly

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites
Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita

Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita

2 out of 5
399 Jurassic Ave Fruita CO
The price is HK$571 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$571
HK$653 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Fruita. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Fruita
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

2 out of 5
Fruita CO
Stay at this cottage in Fruita. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Adobe Creek National Golf Course and Dinosaur Hill are ...
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 Feb 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 holiday home in Fruita. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Cute little place, clean, lot's of little extras. Dog pen and area to run dogs was very nice. Well lit if you come in after dark.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Desert's Edge Fruita
Charming country studio close to Fruita and biking trails

Charming country studio close to Fruita and biking trails

Fruita CO
Stay at this apartment in Fruita. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial and Dinosaur Journey are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Host was great. Studio was clean and comfortable. Woud definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Charming country studio close to Fruita and biking trails
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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