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.
Available sites
65 total sitesAbout Fruita Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (890)
What Guests Are Saying
Fruita Campground is a beautiful, family-friendly site nestled among fruit orchards and stunning red cliffs, offering a peaceful atmosphere and excellent hiking opportunities. Clean bathrooms, friendly hosts, and unique amenities like fruit picking contribute to a memorable camping experience. While some sites require improvements for better tent setups and there are occasional issues with flies, overall, visitors appreciate the campground's charm and its proximity to Capitol Reef National Park.
What Guests Are Saying
Fruita Campground is a beautiful, family-friendly site nestled among fruit orchards and stunning red cliffs, offering a peaceful atmosphere and excellent hiking opportunities. Clean bathrooms, friendly hosts, and unique amenities like fruit picking contribute to a memorable camping experience. While some sites require improvements for better tent setups and there are occasional issues with flies, overall, visitors appreciate the campground's charm and its proximity to Capitol Reef National Park.
Review Summary
robert t
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop B
We snagged the campsite with an availability alert after our trip had already begun. The campground is nice and open with a good number of trees. The site was reasonably level and we did not have any issues getting set up. There were several resident deer in the campground and adjacent orchard which was kind of fun to see. The on-site bakery/store was a welcome surprise and very rare. Get a pie (or 4) if you have the opportunity.
Daniel B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Loop C
Now one of our favorites. Orchards were great. We were next to apple and pear orchard and it was in season ….. yayyy.
Mary O
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop B
Don’t miss the fruit pies at the Gifford house! Delicious.They usually sell out quickly!
Jason Y
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: Loop C
I love this campground, the apple trees were very good. Clean bathrooms and campground. Good views from this site and has some good shade. Pretty close to 2 adjoining sites but still quiet.
Darin P
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Loop B
Cool campground, close to the GIfford House to snag a pie! Liked all the trails close by to utilize. No shower facilities which was a huge disappointment seeing as they had so much potable water available and nice bathroom facilities.
Christine L
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Loop B
We camped in the Fruita Campground and found it delightful with all the deer wandering around in such a splendid setting.
Sally Z
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Loop B
This area is one of my favorites. Great hiking, outstanding views, wonderful history and quiet, lovely campsites. Really great pies too!
Judy B
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Loop B
The campground is full of trees and shade very handy to the Gifford house to get your morning pie. It’s easy to visit all the sites and places in capital reef from the Campground. My site itself was not very good. It was rated for my size trailer, a 23 but yet it was in the right angle to the road and there was no way to get the trailer in on the angle that it was as a big square. I was not able to put my trailer and tow vehicle car in line to get my trailer on the pad then unhook the car and then try to find a place to put the car next to the trailer. So be sure you know exactly what size you need and what the site looks like.
Andy M
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop C
Beautiful campground, friendly staff, and attended a star gazing program.
VICKY B
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop A
Was very disappointed with our site. It was near the sewer leak and smelled so bad. The sites are layed out strangely so there is no privacy and people walked through our site to get to the restroom. We spent most of our time out hiking and were only there for the 2 nights so we managed to overlook things.
Location & Directions for Fruita Campground
Hc 70 Box 15, Torrey, UT 84775 United States
Elevation: 1,659 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>Traveling westbound on Interstate 70: </strong>Take Utah State Highway 24 west towards Hanksville (exit 149). Stay on Highway 24 for 80 mi (80.2 mi) to reach the park Visitor Center.<br><br><br><strong>Traveling on Interstate 15:</stron...
Traveling westbound on Interstate 70: Take Utah State Highway 24 west towards Hanksville (exit 149). Stay on Highway 24 for 80 mi (80.2 mi) to reach the park Visitor Center.
Traveling on Interstate 15: Take US Highway 50 east at Scipio (exit 188) towards Salina for 30 mi (29.8 mi). At the junction with Utah State Highway 89/259, turn right (south) and travel 8 mi (8.1 mi). Turn left (east) onto Utah State Highway 24 towards Sigurd. Continue on Highway 24 for 82 mi (82 mi) to reach the park Visitor Center.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- 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.
- Stay Limit. Fruita Campground has a 14 day stay limit per year.
- 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.
- ADA sites with an electrical hook up (14, 24, and 63) are for required medical devices only.
- 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.
- Horses. Do not enter horse pastures where horses are present. Do not feed the horses.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- For more information: visit the Capitol Reef National Park website. To contact park staff with questions or to report a late arrival, please email [email protected] 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.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026