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
Ashley H
VerifiedNovember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Loop C
This is a gorgeous spot. Be aware, there is ZERO cell service in or around the campground and you have to drive a mile or so up to the visitor center to get service from their WiFi. Make reservations ahead of time. Construction is going on now beside the campground. Lots of traffic from the trucks in and out. But they weren’t too loud. Also, get the pie. We enjoyed our stay here. The camp host was wonderful and it was nice having him around.
Albany R
VerifiedNovember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Loop C
Amazing campground, I have to say there is no SIGNAL, so be aware of that! However, it was the most peaceful and enjoyable experience.
Really recommend this place, there was no showers (at least at the loop we were staying at).
Ruth B
VerifiedNovember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop A
great time to visit in October... gifford house with wonderful pies/etc, great hikes, campground hosts are very helpful
Steve S
VerifiedNovember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful campground, hosts were very helpful however. We were under the assumption that we would not need reservations after Nov 1 but we found out that the policy was changed 2 weeks prior to our arrival. We were not the only campers who were inconvenienced but the sudden change in policy. Also, we go camping to enjoy peace and quiet. For 2 days straight there was a NPS employee running a gas-powered leaf blower in our campground from 10 am until 3pm. Come on! it's a campground not a country club.
Other than that we had a great time there.
Ken S
VerifiedNovember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Loop C
Great location and staff. New reservation only system an absolute disaster. Not everyone travels on an itinerary. Some of us prefer the Fist come/first serve option. At least some (1/3-1/2) needs to remain FF. We used to be able to arrive and find a suitable spot and decide how long to stay, up to the 14 days. Now with reservations required it’s hard to find a place to stay the 14 days, someone has often booked a single day, or weekend for every site. This needs to change.
Tim E
VerifiedNovember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop C
Orchards full of all colors on red cliff backgrounds. Motorcycle adventures surround you. Amazing hikes right from the campground. Heated bathrooms in the cold fall days. A great place!
Laura S
VerifiedNovember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop A
Clean bathrooms Beautiful sites well kept by the friendly camp hosts! Hiking trails are close and don’t forget to buy your pies!!!
Hannah D
VerifiedNovember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Loop C
lovely setting; nice bathrooms (big, warm, clean; no showers)
Mike E
VerifiedNovember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Loop B
We had a nice stay at the campground. Enjoyed the fall colors, the deer wandering through the campground munching on honey locust bean pods, and the cool weather. Fall is a good tome to visit CARE.
Chantal L
VerifiedNovember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Loop B
Très agréable étape entre Arches et Bryce, parmi les arbres fruitiers et les animaux.
Belles randonnées très proches du campground.
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. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
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.
