Fruita Campground Capitol Reef National Park Utah

Fruita Overview

Fruita Campground is the only developed campground in Capitol Reef National Park. It has 71 campsites and is next to the Fremont River and surrounded by historic orchards. It is open year round and takes camping reservations from March 1 through October 31.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (28 to 52 feet). Seven of the campsites are tent only / walk-in. Group camping is also available.

The sites do not have individual water, but there is a table water fill station near the entrance.  The campground also has drinking water, flush toilets (no showers), trash collection and an RV dump station.  Cell service is not available.

Capital Reef National Park is a great place to explore on foot or on you mountain bike. There are lots of trails to explore areas like Cohab Canyon, Chimney Rock, the Goosenecks and Cassidy Arch.

You may also want to check out Goblin Valley State Park. It’s about 57 miles away and has 25 campsites. Other campgrounds in the area include Singletree (with group sites), Pine Lake (54 miles away) and Lower Bowns.

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Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Campfire Center
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Gift Shop
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Canyoneering
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Interpretive Programs
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rock Climbing
• Stargazing
• Visitor Center
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing