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.
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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
Anne W
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Loop C
Our site in loop C was large, clean, and easy to get into. However, we arrived in the dark, and road signage leading to campground and specifically loop C wasn't super clear. We had to pull into loop A and hop out to view the campground map to figure out where we were headed. We had a reservation, but the sign posts at sites said campers arriving without a reservation could scan QR code and use park wifi to check if sites were available. There was absolutely no park wifi available. We were able to access park wifi from the visitor's center in the morning, but this area is not walking distance from the campsites. The camp host we met in the morning was friendly and helpful. We were able to easily walk the riverside path to the Gifford House for displays and pies. Other points of interest (visitor's center, school house, hikes) require a drive. No Orchards were in season when we visited (March) but the blossoms were beautiful. Would love to return another time of year to enjoy the fruit.
summy t
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful campsite , clean restrooms and superb location
Laura A
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Loop C
We loved staying at The Fruita/Capital Reef Campground! The spaces had a lot of room and it was so scenic. Hiking trails weren't very far away and the ones we did were gorgeous. Bathrooms were very clean.
Dan K
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Loop C
For the longest time, Zion was my favorite park. However, Capitol Reef surprised me, and I'm not sure Zion holds that top spot anymore! We hiked the Hickman trail and camped near the Fremont River. We spent a full day exploring Cathedral Valley (recommend), and we loved it! We visited the Temple of the Sun and Moon, and we drove out to the Gypsum Sinkhole. Another great spot was the Gooseneck for its views. Before we left the park, we stopped in at the Gifford house and bought fresh pies and ate them in the picnic area while watching the horses graze. It's less crowded, so a more relaxed experience. I'd like to come back and stay for a week.
Joel F
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Loop C
Excellent campground. The location is amazing and the pies are great!
Philip A W
VerifiedMarch 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Loop A
Capitol Reef NP is a very scenic park. It offers beautiful views, a variety of hiking trails, a campground, 2 of the 3 loops being generator free so fairly quiet. Internet service and cell service are not good except at the Visitor Center and then only if one is close to the entry door. Gifford House is a draw for people as are the orchards.
Charles Y
VerifiedMarch 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Loop B
Sites were flat and easy to navigate. Our biggest issue was that there was no electricity but generators were not allowed (ever) in Loop A. Loop B was 40 feet away from us and generators were allowed. Doesn't make any sense at all. OK to have designated generator times, but not sensible to have no electricity but outlaw generators in one loop but not the other.
Katie T
VerifiedMarch 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Loop C
They didn't tell us beforehand of the generator hour limitations so we didn't come prepared with an alternative. We have a baby who naps during the day and has to have AC in the midday. It's ridiculous to think everyone can adhere to those hours. We got a generator site for that reason. We will never come here again.
Alfred F
VerifiedMarch 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Loop C
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Isadora M
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Loop B
Smaller campsite than I expected but beautiful campground with trails connected, wonderful 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
