Highline State Park RV & Campground Guide
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The Audubon Society has named Highline Lake State Park an important area for birds because of the thousands that migrate through the park every winter. However, this 160-acre reservoir attracts more than just bird watchers. People from throughout the Grand Valley come here to fish, paddleboard, canoe, kayak, sail, and water ski. Mountain bike enthusiasts also frequent the area for its great trails and natural terrain. Highline Lake State Park is very near Interstate 70 and is easy to reach from nearby Loma and Grand Junction, Colorado.
Spring 34-67 F
Summer 55-90 F
Fall 40-73 F
Winter 16-42 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Highline State Park
With so many fun recreational opportunities at Highline Lake, you will want to spend every minute that you can playing and relaxing at this state park. Be sure to bring your RV so you can appreciate nature with the comforts of a hotel on wheels. If you do not have one, then get a rental on RVshare.
Highline Lake State Park Campground
You will love the grassy camping spots at this state park. Rates start at $14 in the winter and $28 for the rest of the year. It reaches capacity almost every weekend, so it's a good idea to book early.
• Water hookup: No
• Electrical hookup: No
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Coin-operated showers, picnic tables, grills
Ruby Horsethief Canyon
Spread across 25 miles in McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area, this campground offers open grounds and scenic views. From April 1 to October 31, you will need a permit to camp, but you do not need one to camp during the rest of the year.
• Water hookup: No
• Electrical hookup: No
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Paved roads, nearby rapids, accessible boat launch
Grand Junction KOA Holiday
There are many fun activities to do at the Grand Junction KOA Holiday. It features a swimming pool, outdoor movie theater, playground, mini-golf course, and a game room. Rates start at about $45 a night.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Cable TV, organized activities
Junction West RV Park
If you have children with you, they will love this campground, which has a splash pad and a playground. Everyone will enjoy visiting the convenience store, playing in the game room, and watching television in the common area. Rates start at about $40 per night.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Splash pad, game room, playground
What to Do at
Highline State Park
Inside Highline State Park
Regardless of when you decide to visit Highline Lake State Park, you can find many things to do. Watch for bald eagles and golden eagles making their nests overhead in the spring as they are part of the 200 species of birds spotted in the area. Catch rainbow and brown trout in the early spring and catfish and crappie throughout the rest of the year. With water temperatures staying about 80 degrees in the summer, this is a great place to go water skiing, boating, canoeing, and kayaking.
How to Get to
Highline State Park
It is easy to get to this park because of its proximity to Interstate 70. Get off I-70 at the Loma exit and turn onto Highway 139 North. Go six miles to Q Road and turn left when you reach 11.8 Road. Turn right and follow the road to the park’s entrance.
Entering Highline State Park
Highline Lake State Park is open year-round. Day-use hours end at 10 p.m.
Highline State Park Per vehicle : $9.0
Highline State Park Per person (entering without a vehicle) : $4.0
Visiting Highline Lake State Park is a marvelous experience. Many people have tales to tell of hiking, mountain bike riding, or boating. If you have a memorable story to tell about time spent in this park, then post about it on your social media page and tag RVshare.com so that we can see what others have to say. If you are not a social media user, then send your photos and memories to [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions About Highline State Park
The winter season is a good time to visit Highline State Park. This is because there aren't as many people, and you can sometimes see quite a bit of snow.
While you're camping at Highline State Park, you'll be able to see numerous types of birds including owls, geese, and an eagle or two. Brown bears tend to roam the area as well.
Due to the size of the park, it's recommended to reserve your camping spot at Highline State Park. Keep in mind there are cancellation procedures that are followed if you can't complete your trip.
When you have your dog at the park, you should keep it on a leash that's no longer than six feet. Pets shouldn't be left unattended and should be monitored around others.
Facilities at the park, including the bathroom, picnic area, and camping building, have rails and other accessible features. A pier is also accessible for guests as well as campsite 25.
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