Established Camping
Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park
Warning 5 Alerts are In Effect
There are 5 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 5 Alerts are In Effect
There are 5 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
From March 1st - April 30th, an irrigation project will be taking place in Fruita Campground. The project will be occurring in the walk-in tent area in Loop B. All sites in the campground will remain open during this time. Be advised there will be construction during normal business hours in that area.
The Fruita campground will be closed for paving between June 3-14.
Sites 14, 24, and 63 are ADA sites with electrical hookups that are intended for medical devices only.
<strong>Starting August 1, 2023 generators will only be allowed in Loop C of the Fruita Campground. </strong> <strong>Generator hours:</strong> Mountain Daylight Time (Mar.Nov.): 8 am10 am and 6 pm8 pm. Mountain Standard Time (Nov.Mar.): 8 am10 am and 5 pm7 pm.
From April 2024 until October 31, 2024, the Scenic Drive will be closed and under construction. Fruita campground will remain open during this time.
About
National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Overview
Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles. The Fruita Campground has…
Reservation Info
Campsites are reservable from March 1 - October 31. Visit www.recreation.gov to make a reservation. Reservations are accepted 6 months ahead of time. From November 1 - February 28, all campsites are first come, first served.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Beautiful and peaceful
Fall colours in all their splendour, deer at our fence, stroll to the Gifford house for pies and souvenirs…couldn’t have hoped for more!
Pure joy
Absolutely wonderful experience staying at this campground. Tucked away at the bottom of the canyon, under age old trees, it is very quiet (i believe it prohibits generators) and yet lively. NP has a lot of programs for all ages, the bathrooms are clean and heated, and the people were very…
Great campground - watch out for summer mudslides affecting some spots...
This is a wonderful campground next door to some of the prettiest hikes Capitol Reef has to offer. However, our site (B40) did not seem appropriate for tent camping. There is no tent pad, the area surrounding the parking bay is not leveled, and it has no grass or gravel, only red dirt which turns…
Location
Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park is located in Utah
Directions
Traveling westbound on Interstate 70: Take Utah State Highway 24 west towards Hanksville (exit 149). Stay on Highway 24 for 80 miles to reach the park Visitor Center. Traveling on Interstate 15: Take US Highway 50 east at Scipio (exit 188) towards Salina for 30 miles. At the junction with Utah State Highway 89/259, turn right (south) and travel 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto Utah State Highway 24 towards Sigurd. Continue on Highway 24 for 82 miles to reach the park Visitor Center.
Address
HC 70 BOX 15
Torrey, UT 84775
Coordinates
38.2824861 N
111.2468889 W