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$6/night
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Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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100 Savannah Blvd., Micanopy FL 32667
Wildlife watchers and hikers who plan ahead: the observation tower, eight trails, and morning prairie views with actual bison and wild horses justify the early booking effort. Showers are hot, sites are private, and the $6 entrance fee is hard to argue with.
Campfire season is the draw for you, a countywide burn ban is currently in effect, charcoal grills only. Also, full-time RVers expecting propane, laundry, or sewer hookups will come up short, and I-75 noise reaches some sites after dark.
Context for the broader area surrounding Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Fruitgrowers Reservoir was created by <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Fruitgrowers+Dam">Fruitgrowers Dam</a> which crosses Alfalfa Run. Alfalfa Runs natural flow is augmented by diversions from Surface and Dry Creeks. The reservoir is the main feature of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Fruitgrowers Project">Fruitgrowers Dam Project</a>. Visitation is estimated at roughly 500 people per year. There are about 5 miles of shoreline, 4 of which are open to recreation. No water contact activities are allowed. Average elevation is about 5,400 feet above sea level. The site has only primitivefacilities and no on-site manager or law enforcement.In the spring, Fruitgrowers Reservoir wildlife viewing area offers a spectacular sight with thousands of sandhill cranes stopping over on their way north. The reservoir hosts the largest nesting colony of western grebes in Colorado and more than 200 species of birds have been sighted. Also, a variety of mammals (i.e., mule deer, fox, mink) and reptiles make the area their home. There is a hard-surface watchable wildlife trail, about 750 feet long with turnout. Brochures for Fruitgrowers and other Grand Junction areas may be acquired by contacting the Grand Junction Visitor and Convention Bureau. You may call them at 1-800-962-2547 or 244-1480 for local calls.
Take Colorado Highway 92 northeast out of Delta. Go 4 miles to Colorado Highway 65, then 6 miles to the reservoir turnoff.
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Winter. Roughly November through February. Delivers the most comfortable camping. Daytime highs hover around 60–75°F, nights drop into the mid-40s to mid-50s, and humidity stays low. Insects thin out significantly, and wildlife viewing improves as bison, wild horses, and wintering birds forage more visibly across the open prairie. Summer brings very hot, humid conditions with afternoon thunderstorms. The heavy campground shade becomes essential, but mosquitoes and no-see-ums can be intense depending on rainfall and standing water. Some visitors report manageable bug pressure; others describe the park as "filled with bugs." Wildlife sightings remain possible year-round but are never guaranteed.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Heavily shaded campground near Lake Wauburg. Each site has a limerock surface, lantern post, fire ring with grill and picnic table, with nearby water and electric service. ADA-accessible restroom facilities with hot showers are available. A centralized dump station is provided. Firewood available for purchase at the ranger station. No internet access in the park.
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