Wildhorse Mesa

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Mcinnis Canyons National Conservation Area (BLM_NCA) · Open Access

4,656 ft
Elevation
Wildhorse Mesa is an equestrian and hiking trail located in Rabbit Valley within McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. To view a map of Rabbit Valley visit: https://www.coloradocanyonsassociation.org/maps-ncinnis-canyons/

Getting there

From Grand Junction travel west on I-70 to Rabbit Valley (exit 2). Take a left and go over the interstate to the entrance of the National Conservation Area. Continue straight, right at the first intersection, and left and the second intersection. The trailhead is approximately 1.5 miles past the entrance.

39.17000, -109.01900 · 39°10'12.0"N 109°1'8.4"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in0.80.80.80.70.90.50.90.91.21.00.60.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Stay limit: 7 days

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Wildhorse Mesa

Can you reserve a site at Wildhorse Mesa?
No. Wildhorse Mesa is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Wildhorse Mesa?
7 days

Camping near Wildhorse Mesa

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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