About this campground
Hike along a stream bed for several miles to the Colorado River in search of rock art sites among outstanding scenery. Please be considerate of this fragile desert canyon - All the rock art can be seen without leaving the trail. Binoculars are a very good way to see the rock art details. Please walk only in the streambed to help preserve the natural beauty and your sense of discovery of this area. The McDonald Creek Cultural Area is closed to camping and campfires and the trail is open to foot traffic only.
Getting there
From Grand Junction, travel on I-70 west and take the exit to Rabbit Valley (2). Take a left and go over the interstate and straight into Rabbit Valley. Continue on the dirt road. Take a right at the first intersection and a left at the second intersection (you will see a sign about camping opportunities in Rabbit Valley at the second intersection) - from here, travel approximately 2.3 miles to the trailhead.
Activities
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- HIKING
- DAY USE AREA
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Jouflas CampgroundBureau of Land Management1 mi
- Wildhorse MesaMcInnis Canyons National Conservation Area1 mi
- Knowles Overlook CampgroundMcInnis Canyons National Conservation Area2 mi
- Rabbit ValleyMcInnis Canyons National Conservation Area2 mi
- Rabbit Valley Staging AreaGrand Junction2 mi
- Rabbits Ear TrailheadMcInnis Canyons National Conservation Area5 mi
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