This summer, we're exploring a bunch of new places we've never been to, and along with that, we're also trying to truck camp as much as possible to save money and get more outta our road life adventure.

As we make our way around Colorado, we finally had the opportunity to visit Grand Junction, and since the weather was fantastic, we decided to give Kampgrounds of America a try.

Our Grand Junction KOA Experience

Sometimes with RV parks and campsites, you never know what you're gonna get, and even with customer reviews and photos, it's still possible to end up in a sketchy place for the night. But rest assured, KOA Holiday is not that kinda place!

As we pulled into the campground after a fantastic five-hour trek from Durango along CO-141, we knew this would be a nice experience.

The property is well-maintained and beautiful, and you'll soon notice some awesome amenities like a swimming pool, miniature golf, outdoor games, a playground, and a bouncy house as you drive in.

The office includes a small general store filled with goodies and supplies in case you need them, as well as a large laundry facility, very clean restrooms with showers, and space to hang outside and enjoy a fire. I heard they even offer a community movie night on the weekends in the entertainment area.

Mercedes and the other staff members were super friendly and helpful, making the check-in process easy while making my visits to the office fun!

KOA Holiday offers a wide range of camping options, including primitive tent sites, small cabins, larger cabins, and RV spots for almost any rig. We decided to go with site number A07, a back-in site with full hookups, a privacy fence, paver patio, picnic table, fire ring, and grass. It also included excellent WiFi.

Our total cost for two nights was $121.78, including taxes.

Normally, we wouldn't choose to pay that much for a camping site, but it was our first time in Grand Junction, and other RV parks in the area were comparable in pricing. KOA offered better amenities and felt safe.

While the experience was great, it wasn't perfect either.

Our campsite was along the back of the property, which I thought would be the quietest option since KOA Holiday sits next to a smaller highway, but we soon discovered there was another road alongside us, and that created a lot of noise, especially for two older people trying to sleep in a rooftop tent. Thankfully, we were able to move a few slots down for the next night, and that was better.

Reminder: Never choose campgrounds or RV parks next to busy streets!

The other annoying part of our stay had nothing to do with KOA, but a few of the people who were camping there.

Dog owners who allow their pets to incessantly bark piss us off. We know they can't always control what their animals do, but just standing there while your pet loses its mind is annoying and not welcome. Nobody wants to listen to that, especially when they're trying to have a chill vibe at the end of a day.

Advice: Please respect others around you and be a good human.

Overall, we enjoyed our time at the KOA Grand Junction and would stay here again if our budget allows it. We give it two thumbs up! 👍 👍

For more information, please visit their website here. I also made a quick video you can check out below.

PROS

  • Various options for almost any type of camping experience.
  • Excellent Wifi connection.
  • Great amenities for couples and families.
  • Nice dog run areas and K9 friendly.
  • Safe atmosphere and well-maintained.
  • Awesome and friendly staff members.
  • Fantastic location for visiting Colorado National Monument.

CONS

  • Expensive for truck and van campers on a budget.
  • Loud traffic noise, depending on your location.