Small Home – Big Yard

We’re in Palisade, CO for the 28th annual Colorado Mountain Winefest.  “Home” for 3 nights will be the Palisade Basecamp RV Resort located along a bend in the Colorado River just as it flows into the Grand Valley in western Colorado.  Here over 20 wineries and vineyards serve up the best of Colorado wines, meads and ciders.  And, it’s these liquid libations that are on display this weekend, as more than 60 wineries will meet at the #1 Winefest in the Nation as decided by USA Today.

Colorado Mountain Winefest

The Basecamp RV Resort it relatively new, having opened early last year. The entrance road bisects an orchard of cherries and peaches.  Once inside, the sites are laid out on a bluff above a natural curve in the Colorado River, including several tent sites in a lower area right on the river banks.  Facilities including a shower house, main office/store a covered group area and a sparkling swimming pool. There are 6 different RV site types (back-in, river-view, pull-through, etc.), several rustic cabins, a group tent area and 2 apartment type suites in the renovated homestead.

After spending time touring some of the wineries in a stop at Island Acres back in 2017, on Friday we returned to the favorite Palisade Brewing Company for some snacks and beers.  Following, we walked to the 357 Bar & Grill for a true diner meal.  Next time we’d like to check out The Palisade Café 11.0.  On Saturday we enjoyed perfect weather, free shuttle service provide by the town of Palisade and nearly 100 vendors offering unlimited sips and snacks at the Winefest.  All in all, a great weekend in the Grand Valley!

From here we’re headed toward Durango to spend a week at Blue Spruce RV Park in Vallecito.  More from there…