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
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (620)
What Guests Are Saying
Fruita Campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, with visitors enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and proximity to hiking trails and the Gifford House pie shop. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. While some sites are a bit tight and there are occasional restroom issues, most guests express a strong desire to return to this lovely campground.
What Guests Are Saying
Fruita Campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, with visitors enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and proximity to hiking trails and the Gifford House pie shop. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. While some sites are a bit tight and there are occasional restroom issues, most guests express a strong desire to return to this lovely campground.
Review Summary
Emily C
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Loop B
Absolutely gorgeous. Right in the heart of Capitol Reef NP. The little shop selling pies from the orchard is only a short walk away and the Visitor's Center one mile down the road. A good central spot to be!
Kim F
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Loop C
This was our second time camping in Fruita Campground at Capitol Reef N.P. and although the sites don’t offer much privacy, they are close to some trails, the Gifford House (awesome pies), and the bathrooms are clean and convenient. We loved hiking the Cohab Canyon Trail with the trailhead right across the street from the campground and would stay there again in the future. We just wished there were more campsites available so it isn’t a mad dash to reserve one online.
Victor O
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop B
The fact that we can’t use generators made our stay unbearable with height temps in the low nineties, went to bed at 9:30 and couldn’t sleep, both nights were the same, wife said she will refuse to come back ever
Beth B
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful, comfortable campground but no hookups and no generator use allowed in A and B loop. We were having trouble with our battery in our camper but the volunteer camp “host” wouldn’t let us charge it with our truck or use the electrical box next to us (only for medical equipment) C loop allows generators at certain times but she told us we had to leave “the park” to charge. At least we had charged it enough to get it up and back on the truck. Volunteer camp hosts are usually more helpful and friendly. So be prepared and fully powered and full of water!
Lynn R
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop B
Loved the campground. Very clean. Lots of shade available.
Aurelien B
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Loop C
We have had an outstanding experience at Fruita campground.
It is perfectly situated to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery, and some hikes are directly accessible from it (notably Cohab canyon).
Our tent site was on the smaller size (but still big enough to pitch a Wawona 6 tent without difficulty). It is flat, with an open view on a field and the mountains. Deer were grazing nearby. A bit of noise came from the amphitheater during evening shows.
We only heard about that the day that we left, but the shop nearby, at walking distance, sells fresh bread and pastries.
Joy K
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop A
Sites were well spaced. It was a nice quiet campground with lots of shade. This kids loved playing in the Fremont River every evening. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Would stay here again!
LANCE R
VerifiedJune 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop C
Perfect setting!
Barbara D
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful site and close to the Fremont River. Enjoyed the grassy camping area instead of a tent pad. Loved waking up to see deer near our site and walking over to see the horses. So peaceful.
Michelle P
VerifiedJune 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop C
Great campground! It took me a minute to find loop C, but once I did, my campsite was clearly marked and easy to find. I had plenty of space between the other campsites and it was ideal for car camping. The bathrooms had flush toilets and were very clean!
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
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 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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
