Palisade on Colorado’s western slope is a scenic small town with over 30 wineries and vineyards. Located 30 minutes from Palisade and just outside Grand Junction, the Colorado National Monument is a great day trip to experience panoramic canyons and stunning views. The Palisade Basecamp RV Resort is a great RV stay in Palisade, close to wineries and local attractions.
Key Takeaways:
- Colorado has an excellent wine region near Palisade with over 30 wineries and vineyards and numerous orchards
- The Colorado National Monument is a great day trip, just 30 minutes from Palisade
- Many wineries in the area are dog friendly
- The Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway is a great way to experience the area via auto or bike
- The RV Basecamp RV Resort is an excellent RV stay in Palisade
Campground Review:
Palisade Basecamp RV Resort is the perfect dog-friendly RV stay in Palisade. The resort is located along the Colorado River and close to wineries, downtown and local attractions. The park features full hookups, a heated pool (May-Oct) and great scenery. The dogs enjoyed their walk on the river trail and the off-leash dog park. The park also offers river access but the river was flowing quite fast during our stay, so no swimming for the girls.
What to do:
- Visit several dog-friendly wineries in the area; we enjoyed the Colterris Winery (next to Palisade Basecamp RV Resort), Savage Spectrum, Bookcliff Vineyards, Maison La Belle Vie and Vines 79 Wine Barn
- Take a day and explore the Colorado National Monument; drive the scenic 23-mile Rim Rock Drive and stop at the overlooks for spectacular canyon views and trailheads (Pets are not allowed on trails)
- Try some local brews and food at the dog-friendly Palisade Brewing Company in downtown Palisade
Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument
Colorado National Monument
Colterris Winery
Colterris Winery
Chili & Cedar’s Review:
We enjoyed our stay at Palisade Basecamp RV Park! The park had a nice trail along the high riverbank and an off-leash dog park. We had grass near our RV and lots of space for napping and walking – woof!
Campground Rating: 4.8 PAWS out of 5 PAWS
Palisade had lots of dog-friendly wineries and breweries – woof! We also enjoyed our drive along the Rim Rock Drive in the Colorado National Monument – but we couldn’t go on any trails.