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
Jill S
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Loop B
We really loved this campground. The setting was very restful, with the sites nestled among the trees. We were in Loop B, site 33, which was great, since it was up against the fence separating Loops B and C, and gave a big swath of open space behind the site. The bathrooms were easy to access and had dishwashing sinks, which is fantastic. The first night we were there, the campground was absolutely silent by around 8pm, and the next night by 9pm. Our neighbors were very nice -- what a great vibe! One bonus of this campground is that you can walk over to the Gifford House in the morning for pie and cinnamon roles (opening at 9am, I think). A line tends to form right at 9am, but if you wait until 10am or so, the line disappears (at least in our experience).
Rob W
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Loop B
Great park. Although all the sites were reserved there were 6 or 7 that were vacant over the night I was there.
Kaitlynn R
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful campground, hikes and good pie. Get in line for pie around 8:45. Site 50 felt a bit crowded as it’s across from the walk-in site parking. 7 vehicles including two truck campers were there this time and many people passing through on the way to the bathroom. Well shaded site. Front of the B loop not far from the RV station and dumpsters.
David T
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Loop C
We enjoyed being in the apple orchards! Because the temperatures were record breaking at 88F in March, it was pretty miserable. With the generator restrictions being so rigid, we weren't able to run the air conditioning during the day when we needed it the most. The campsites were spaced apart from each other at a good distance.
Steve K
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Loop C
Great dry camping campground. Sites are spread out, deer come through camp in the evening. Get the fresh pies at the Gifford House in the morning before they sell out by noon.
Christine L
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Loop C
Beautiful campground in the middle of the orchard. A wonderful way to wake up each day.
Emily S
VerifiedApril 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop A
Fruita was our first stop on a weeklong tour of Utah’s national parks and it did not disappoint! Don’t hesitate to book this campground. It has everything we needed and was a much less crowded experience, even over spring break. Being able to hike the Cohab Canyon trail right from the campground was amazing. It was one of the highlights of our trip. The WiFi worked well when we needed it and the pies from Gifford Homestead were incredible!!
Natalie D
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop A
A beautiful campground. One of my nicest camping experiences in the many national parks I've visited. The location makes it easy to access other parts of the park, and it's especially nice to be near the river.
Mark B
VerifiedApril 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop B
Highly overlooked campground and park. The campground is very well maintained as well as the restrooms. Spacious clean sites. the history of this place, which we learned via a short video at the visitor's center was very interesting. You can take a short walk from the campground to the main house and get yourself a fresh made pie. I will definitely be revisiting this place in the future.
Annie W
VerifiedApril 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Loop C
The campground was clean and dark! The bathrooms were well maintained, all over a lovely 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
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
