Fruita Campground - Capitol Reef National Park {Video}

The Fruita Campground in Capitol Reef National Park offers the amazing opportunity to camp among the historic orchards with views of the red rocks.

Fruita Campground - Capitol Reef National Park

The campground is surrounded by historic fruit orchards. Within the campground, there is a ton of large trees offering shade. The views from the Fruita Campground are epic with the red rocks glowing at sunset.

Each campsite has a paved parking pad that is quite large. Each site also has a picnic table, fire ring, and barbecue brassiere.

We saw deer in the orchards and grass fields surrounding the campground.

One of the highlights of staying in the Fruita Campground is being able to walk over to the Gifford Homestead Farm Store for fresh cinnamon rolls and fruit pies. This is one of our favorite things to do in Capitol Reef National Park.

Number of Sites: 71

Location in the park: Near the Fremont River and historic fruit orchards 

Campsite Cost: $20.00 

Senior/Access Camping Fee: $10

Payments accepted: 

Reservations: 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.

Campground Address: Camp Ground Rd, Torrey, UT 84775

Latitude/Longitude:

Accessible Sites: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets must be on a leash that is less than 6 feet long. 

Campground Reservations 

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes

Phone Number? (877) 444-6777

Online? Recreation.gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? 6 months

First Come, First Served? Yes, From November 1 - February 28, all campsites are first-come, first-served.

Campground Amenities

Dump Station: Yes, near the campground entrance

Bear Boxes: No

Flush Toilets: Yes

Payphone: Not within the campground

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is a camp host available on site? Yes, Campground Hosts are available in sites A1 and A2 from mid-March through the first week of November.

Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood may be purchased at the Gifford House during business hours or at local stores.

Amenities at each campsite: 

Each site has a picnic table and fire ring (except sites 7, 48, and 50, which only have an above ground grill).

Firepit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? No

Potable Water? Yes

RV Camping at Fruita Campground

RV Length: Most sites in Loops A and B are less than 40 feet long.

Most sites in Loop C are between 40 and 52 feet long.

Generators:

Mountain Daylight Time (Mar. - Nov.):
8 am–10 am and 6 pm–8 pm.

 Mountain Standard Time (Nov. - Mar.):
8 am–10 am and 5 pm–7 pm.

Generators may not be run outside of approved generator hours to power medical devices or other equipment.

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: 8 people per campsite

The number of cars per campsite: 

Checkout time: 11 am

Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am

Stay Limits: April 1–November 30: 14 days
December−March 31: 30 days

Fruita Campground Map

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