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
Edward B
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Loop C
Was so much fun to pick some apricots right at the campground. Loved it
Lynn W
VerifiedJune 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop A
Great location, fantastic camp hosts, very accomodating and flexible! Camp hosts had wi-fi available for everyone to use which was awesome!
Catherine S
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop A
This campground was in a great location - near the visitor center and at the start of the scenic drive. We were able to walk over to Gifford House for the evening Ranger presentation (telescopes and the night sky). The campground has lots of tree coverage and there are pick-your-own apricots as part of the orchard at the front of the campground. A perk I don't see often - there was public wi-fi at the entrance to loop A which was nice since there wasn't service at the campground.
The sites were pretty level and they were paved. Just be aware of the driveway lengths - none of the sites in Loop A were what I'd consider particularly long. Also, there is not a lot of distance or separation between campsites, so if you are looking for privacy, this may not be the campground for you.
Schyler P
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Loop C
Tidy campground and a spacious site. Will be back for sure.
Molly G
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Loop B
It was a wonderful surprise to snag a campsite day-of in the middle of June! The wildfires helped… Lots of folks stayed away. My partner and I really enjoyed the orange glow of the wildfire sky, and it made for a very peaceful stay at the campground.
dorothee G
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Loop B
Great campground with deers and excellent rangers programm
Mike K
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Loop C
Got fortunate enough to pick apricots during the 3 -4 day window of availability. Campground seemed maintained. Bathrooms in mostly working order. Most campers respected quiet and generator use hours. Scenic views.
Jennifer P
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Loop C
Capitol Reef is a very special place and is much more relaxed and peaceful than other national parks. We always enjoy staying in the campground, having delicious fruit trees, Gifford House, stunning scenery, night sky viewing, hiking, Fremont River, and more right at our fingertips.
Erin M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop A
This is such an amazing campground. The Gifford house for pie is right there, U-pick apricots were in season, the horses & views are gorgeous! Would definitely go back!
Christopher C
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Loop B
No complaints. Buy a pie or 2 or 3. Take a hike. We particularly enjoyed the Fremont trail. Right out of the campground.
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