July 19, 2026 - Clifton, CO…read more
RV Ranch at Grand Junction (in Clifton) is a bit of a mixed bag. We stayed for a week, and overall it was a pleasant stay. The rates are reasonable, the park is well maintained, and the staff was exceptionally helpful and responsive.
The laundry room was spotless, and all of the machines worked well. The only frustration was the credit card payment system. One day it worked perfectly; the next it repeatedly gave me "card read error" messages before timing out. It may have been a Wi-Fi issue, but it made doing laundry more difficult than it should have been.
We had a premium back-in site, which was level and included a small grassy area, trees, a picnic table, and full hookups. Unfortunately, our site backed directly up to a busy car wash. If possible, I'd avoid sites 118-127. They're adjacent to the frontage road along I-70, so there's a fair amount of highway noise, and the nearby railroad tracks meant train horns woke us up every night. Before booking, take a close look at the campground map (I've included a photo). Also note that some sites are "double-parked," meaning you're parked directly beside another RV with usable outdoor space on only one side.
The grounds are attractive and well cared for. Amenities include horseshoe pits, a volleyball/badminton area, a playground, two fenced dog parks, and a swimming pool. The pool was welcome during the hot weather, but it is fairly small and was often packed with people and oversized floaties, making it feel crowded.
There are quite a few long-term residents, and everyone we met was friendly. One thing that did confuse me, however, was the park's pet policy. The reservation information specifically stated that outside pet fences and exercise pens were not allowed, yet many long-term sites had pet fences set up. It would be helpful if the rules clarified whether there are exceptions for extended-stay guests.
In the end, I gave RV Ranch at Grand Junction 4 stars. While the noise and a few inconsistencies kept it from being a five-star stay, the clean facilities, well-maintained grounds, reasonable rates, and especially the friendly, responsive staff made it an enjoyable place to spend a week.
