Palisade
Colorado's wine country, known for its peach orchards and vineyards
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Lodging & AccommodationsPalisade Basecamp RV Resort
Twelve miles of riverfront property define Palisade Basecamp RV Resort, where 14 acres stretch along the Colorado River in Palisade’s wine and fruit country. The resort caters to a mix of travelers, offering RV sites, tent camping spots, and cozy cabins situated among vineyards and peach orchards. Guests can choose to stay by the river, near a vineyard, or on a bluff overlooking the surrounding fruit trees. A family-owned operation, the resort features an extended stay program that attracts snowbirds during mild winters and long-term visitors in summer. The on-site general store operates year-round, serving both guests and the public with snacks, camping essentials, Palisade-branded merchandise, and an extensive selection of Colorado-made beer and wine. Located just one mile from historic downtown Palisade, the property sits near I-70 and Highway 6, providing easy access to local wineries, mountain bike trails, orchards, and seasonal festivals. The resort serves as a central hub for outdoor adventures while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere along the water.
Other PlacesPalisade High School
Guided by the International Baccalaureate Framework and the P.A.C.K. Program, Palisade High School structures its educational mission around Perseverance, Attitude, Character, and Knowledge. This school-wide system of interventions supports students as they challenge themselves to grow while holding accountable their learning progress and personal behavior. The institution’s vision empowers students to make authentic connections and meaningfully impact their world as balanced, inquisitive, and reflective individuals. Core values derived from the IB Learner Profile emphasize risk-taking, reflection, caring, open-mindedness, principled action, balance, initiative, communication, inquiry, and deep knowledge. The approach challenges students to grow in both personal and academic pursuits through continuous cycles of inquiry. By fostering active, compassionate, and lifelong learners, the school aims to help students understand and value diverse cultures and perspectives.
Food & DrinkGubbini Winery
Our vines in Palisade, Colorado, have been producing a variety of wines that draw visitors to this well-known wine region. We offer wine tastings, inviting guests to sample our Colorado wines directly from the source. As a local establishment, we are proud to contribute to the area's thriving wine industry and serve as a destination for those interested in exploring what our valley has to offer. Visitors can enjoy their tasting experience with the convenience of wheelchair accessibility, ample parking, and accepted credit cards. We look forward to welcoming you to our winery for a memorable experience.
Other PlacesBluebird Organic Fruit Co.
Family members consume upwards of 300 pounds of peaches each summer at Bluebird Organic Fruit Co., a peach farm in Palisade, Colorado. The operation prioritizes organic farming practices to ensure a healthy environment for the family and the surrounding ecosystem. Selling fruit locally and across the Midwest, the business accepts wholesale inquiries for larger volume orders. The owners moved to the Grand Valley in 2009, drawn by job opportunities and year-round recreation. Luke began his career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, working in water resources. Having grown up on farms and worked with local viticulturists, farmers, and orchardists, the family chose peaches for their suitability to Palisade’s sunny days, elevation, and microclimate. The orchard surrounds the home, allowing the children to play in or near the trees while consuming pounds of fresh fruit during summer months. Organic methods, including the release of ladybugs to prey upon aphids and spider mites, avoid toxic pesticides and herbicides. This multi-faceted pest management system is approved by the USDA, ensuring that air, soil, water, and wildlife remain protected. The family eats peaches fresh in smoothies, on yogurt, over homemade waffles, and with whipped cream on shortcake. They also blanch, peel, quarter, and freeze peaches for off-season smoothies and homemade ice cream. Bluebird Organic Fruit Co. shares the same high-quality fruit they eat at their kitchen table with customers who support sustainable farming practices.
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Palisade Plunge: Otto's Wall (Shirttail Point - Lands End Rd) Section
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Palisade Plunge: Lands End Rd - Palisade Rim TH Section
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Palisade Rim
About Palisade
Palisade has earned its reputation as Colorado's premier wine country destination, where the high desert climate and mineral-rich soils create ideal conditions for growing exceptional grapes and stone fruits. This charming agricultural community of 3,000 residents offers a unique blend of rural charm and sophisticated amenities that celebrate the region's agricultural heritage.
Quick Facts
3,000
4,700 ft
Spring & Fall
Wine Country
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palisade known for?
Palisade is Colorado's wine country, plain and simple. The high desert climate and the soils here grow good grapes and even better stone fruit, which is why the town's name is on so many peach crates. It's a small farming town that happens to have a lot of tasting rooms.
When should I visit Palisade?
Spring and fall are the most comfortable for getting around outside. Summer is the time for tasting wine and picking fruit when everything's coming ripe. Come fall you've got the harvest and the leaves turning, which is a lot of people's favorite stretch on the Slope.
How many wineries are in Palisade?
There are more than 20 wineries and tasting rooms around Palisade, and they pour wines that taste like this particular ground and climate. The Colorado Mountain Winefest each fall pulls in thousands of people and is the easiest way to sample a wide range in one go. Plenty of the rooms are close enough to hit a few in an afternoon.
What can I do outdoors near Palisade?
Beyond the orchards and vineyards, you're a short drive from Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa, so hiking and biking are close at hand. The Colorado River runs through, which opens up fishing and paddling. It's an easy place to mix a day outside with a stop at a tasting room.
Are the Palisade peaches really that good?
They are, and the locals don't say that lightly. Palisade peaches show up at farmers markets and on restaurant menus all over the Western Slope when they're in season. The Palisade Peach Festival celebrates the harvest, and cherries and other stone fruit come off the same orchards earlier in the year.