North Fruita Desert Lower Campground and Event Area

The lower loop sites, especially Loop E event area, are packed in very close together. You won’t get much rest if your neighbors stay put late by the campfire.

Campground was packed on a weekend in mid-May. Next time, I’ll come back mid-week at a cooler time of year and book one of the upper loop sites (much nicer and more spaced out).

This area has exploded in popularity over the past 5-6 years. Trails are great, but I would ride and pass through. It's no longer worth camping out here with the noise of disrespectful campers who tore up the area which led to it moving from dispersed to campground. If you plan on going at all during the warm months it will be an absolute zoo. Literally... Our RV neighbor had a pig in their campground.

New developed fee campgrounds in an area that was all free dispersed. Loops E, F, G, and H have total of about 75 sites, all gravel pads, tent squares, tables and fire rings. Several vault toilets. No water or trash dumpsters. Cell is moderate depending on carrier. $20/$10 senior. All sites are reservation only on Recreation.gov site.

NOTE that there are still many free dispersed spots on lowered end of road into the developed CG; however, those "free" sites will likely be incorporated into the CG as it expands down to the main paved road.