Warning
GeneralSites 14, 24, and 63 are ADA sites with electrical hookups that are intended for medical devices only.
Warning
GeneralLoop C bathhouse closes during the winter season due to a risk of freezing pipes. The bathhouse is closed approximately from mid-November to late March.
Warning
GeneralReef Ride Bike Days 2026- On September 19 and 26, 2026 from sunrise to mid-afternoon the Scenic Drive will be closed to vehicles for this special event. Vehicles will still have access to the Fruita area, including the campground and Gifford House.
About Fruita Campground
Number of accommodations: 65
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (587)
Review Summary
Noreen E
VerifiedNovember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B
This was our second trip to Capital Reef staying at Fruita Campground and it was the best camping experience we had our whole trip through southwest Utah. There were lots of deer that visited the campground and the trees had turned color in early November and just added to the beauty of it all. Our campsite was in Loop B and was very wide. Loved our stay!
Lisa W
VerifiedNovember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Loop B
Great campground with super helpful volunteer hosts.
I was afraid everything would be closed because of the political issues…I was extremely grateful our amazing parks, visitor centers and campgrounds were at least partially functioning. Our parks make a positive difference in people’s lives and present our nation in its best light to the millions of international visitors who come to visit them annually.
Gerald W
VerifiedNovember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful place friendly host.
Yuning H
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop B
The campground is incredibly beautiful in fall season. It's surrounded by golden leaves trees. We spent one night camping in a tent there and the neighbors have been very quiet and considerate. The campsite we have has nothing to complain about, it's flat and roomy, with a fire ring and picnic table and benches. It's next to the Gillford house, so we got to try their tasty pies as breakfast when they open in the morning.
Dan S
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Loop C
The campground was a huge improvement from our last visit over 30 years ago. Our campground host was excellent. He found us extra nights to allow our 3 nights extend to 5. Overall a great experience.
Edward G
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop C
Absolutely a perfect campground
Bryan J
VerifiedNovember 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Loop C
We stayed at the Fruta campground a couple years ago. The volunteer Camp Host was terrible. However, this year the Camp Host, Peter and his wife, made our stay there exceptional. Highly recommend the Fruta campground as long as you have a good Camp Host. The area is beautiful and there are lots of things to do if you like hiking and exploring.
William B
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop B
Flat, crowded, poor drainage, muddy conditions. Do not recommend.
Jonathan H
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Loop A
We really enjoyed our 2 nights at Fruita, loop A. It is a beautiful campsite that is walk-able to the Gifford Homestead for the museum and shop (with amazing pies!), as well as a few hiking trails. You could also walk to the ampitheater for the ranger talk, which our kids loved. There was no cell service but wifi was available through a NPS public wifi, which was a surprise. No electric hookups except for medical devices, and generator use was not allowed. The bathrooms were clean and warm.
Janell M
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Loop C
We camped in a 31 foot Class A motorhome and had our Jeep Wrangler in site 54 in Loop C in late October through early November. I picked this site so we could maximize sun loading for our solar and also provide unobstructed view of sky for our Starlink satellite dish. We enjoy camping at Fruita Campground as we can hike right from our campsite and also conveniently drive the Scenic Drive to other hikes in our Jeep. This year weather was perfect with sunny skies and warm temperatures. Also enjoyed the bonus of enjoying Gifford House pie and viewing the deer as they wander through the campground. Speaking of deer, the campground hosts were regularly patrolling for deer droppings in the campground. Additionally, the campground and restrooms are very clean and well maintained. Thanks for a great experience!
Location Fruita Campground
Address:
Hc 70 Box 15
Torrey, UT, 84775
United States
Traveling westbound on Interstate 70: Take Utah State Highway 24 west towards Hanksville (exit 149). Stay on Highway 24 for 80 miles (129 km) to reach the park Visitor Center.
Traveling on Interstate 15: Take US Highway 50 east at Scipio (exit 188) towards Salina for 30 miles (48 km). At the junction with Utah State Highway 89/259, turn right (south) and travel 8 miles (13 km). Turn left (east) onto Utah State Highway 24 towards Sigurd. Continue on Highway 24 for 82 miles (132 km) to reach the park Visitor Center.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.2825 / -111.247
Elevation: 1659 feet
Policies & Rules
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Bring Reservation Information. There is no cell coverage at the campground, so please print, write down or otherwise save your confirmation and site number to present upon arrival. |
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Stay Limit. Fruita Campground has a 14 day stay limit per year. |
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Check In/Check Out. Check out is 11am and check in is 3pm. |
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Generators Hours: Mountain Daylight Time (Mar.–Nov.): 8 am–10 am and 6 pm–8 pm. Mountain Standard Time (Nov.–Mar.): 8 am–10 am and 5 pm–7 pm. From March 1 through Thanksgiving weekend, generators are only permitted in the C loop. The remainder of the year, generators are allowed in Loops A and B. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. ADA sites with an electrical hook up (14, 24, and 63) are for required medical devices only. |
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ADA sites with an electrical hook up (14, 24, and 63) are for required medical devices only. |
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Wildlife. Campers often see Mule Deer in the campground. Do not approach or feed them. As a visitor, you are responsible for your safety and the safety of the animals. Keep a distance of 30 feet between you and deer. You are responsible for backing up to a safe distance, even if the deer moves toward you. |
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Horses. Do not enter horse pastures where horses are present. Do not feed the horses. |
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Campfires. Fires may be built only in the grills and campfire rings provided. NOTE: Sites 7, 48 and 50 have grills, but no campfire rings. |
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Firewood. The park prohibits wood gathering. You may purchase firewood at the Gifford House or at local stores during the summer season. Please fully extinguish fires. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org. to learn more. Use of fuel burning stoves is encouraged. |
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Washing. Do not wash dishes or clothing at water faucets or in the restrooms. You must collect gray water and dump into the utility sink. |
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Pets. All pets must be on leash (6 feet or less in length) at all times. The park does not allow pets on the trails or in the backcountry or to leave pets unattended. |
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Orchards. You may pick fruit in orchards posted as open. There is no charge for fruit consumed within the orchard but all fruit taken out must be weighed and paid for. A scale and self-pay station are provided near each open orchard. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. |
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Hanging Lines. Hammocks, clotheslines, and slacklines are permitted only during daylight hours (unless the hammock is currently occupied i.e. you are sleeping for the night in your hammock), in your own campsite, and in such a way that no resource damage occurs. Slacklines must be attended at all times. |
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For more information: visit the Capitol Reef National Park website. To contact park staff with questions or to report a late arrival, please email care_fees@nps.gov or call 435-425-4173 (Sunday-Wednesday) or 435-425-3791 (Thursday-Saturday) |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralSites 14, 24, and 63 are ADA sites with electrical hookups that are intended for medical devices only.
Warning
GeneralLoop C bathhouse closes during the winter season due to a risk of freezing pipes. The bathhouse is closed approximately from mid-November to late March.
Warning
GeneralReef Ride Bike Days 2026- On September 19 and 26, 2026 from sunrise to mid-afternoon the Scenic Drive will be closed to vehicles for this special event. Vehicles will still have access to the Fruita area, including the campground and Gifford House.
