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
Most popular amenities
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
David S
VerifiedMarch 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Loop C
Had a wonderful night's stay at Fruita. Enjoyed the deer pasturing in the fields at sunset and the pie and cinnamon buns at the Fruita Store!
Charles P
VerifiedMarch 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop A
We couldn't be happier with a campground. It was perfect! The campground was extremely well maintained, and the campground host were very kind and always available to help. Fruita Campground is a beautiful, unique and an amazing place. Hats off to the National Park Service, the campground host and the workers at the store who all work so hard.
Paul F
VerifiedMarch 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Loop B
Everything we needed...nothing we didn't. I loved the "No Generators" policy on RVs. I always hate it when I'm trying to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature and all I can hear is a 2-stroke motor running.
Barb K
VerifiedMarch 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Loop B
Great location!
Kathleen B
VerifiedMarch 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop B
Great location, nice campsite and clean restrooms
Calla C
VerifiedMarch 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Loop C
Many generators were on late at night and early in the morning. People were loud in their campsites, and several people were smoking. Our campsite felt very crowded between two others, like we were encroaching on our neighbors’ spaces when we were in our tent or at our fire ring. Fruita is very pretty and has the potential to be super nice, but there are too many people/campsites. And too many generators!
Ruth M
VerifiedMarch 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop A
Campground was very clean and quiet. Very relaxing here.
Walk every trail you can in this park. I love the canyons. This is my favorite park of the Big Five.
Lance C
March 25, 2025
We were in Capitol Reef National Park and decided to try and find a spot at the Fruita Campground for the night. Fortunately, there was one open spot and we were able to camp for the night. The campground is clean and easy to maneuver in. The host was extremely nice and helpful with all of our questions. It is very near the Gifford House for fresh-baked pie and the horse pasture for a nice visit with the horses. As a dark sky park, the view of the stars was amazing. We were even able to get good night sky photos with only our iPhones! We will definitely stay there in the future!
Daniel J
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Loop C
Such a lovely clean and well maintained campground in a beautiful area. Live the history here. The camp host was friendly and active in keeping the camp loops tidy. We will be back!
John Y
VerifiedMarch 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop B
Clean and quiet, easy to get trails.
Best campinground at Capital Reef National Park!
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