Fruita Campground
Torrey, Utah · 5,440 ft · In Capitol Reef National Park
Photos: NPS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,440 ft (1,658 m)5,440 ft1,658 m
Loops3
Pick a loop to see its sites.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 7 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“Fruita Campsite” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Other campgrounds in Capitol Reef National Park 2
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 14 miles away.
- Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground6 sites · Free15 mi
- Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground5 sites · Free21 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Capitol Reef Group Campground 0.3 mi · Run by another agency: Fremont River CUA Dispersed 5.0 mi · 2 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 1 single site
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Tent sites
- WiFi
- Reservations (mar 1-oct 1 yes; no)
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About
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 (160 km). The Fruita Campground has 71 sites. 65 sites are reservable year round- there are no longer first come, first serve sites any time of year. Sites 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 are used as administrative sites. Sites 14, 24, and 63 are accessible sites with electrical hookups. From March 1 through Thanksgiving weekend, generators are only permitted in Loop C during generator hours.
Recreation
Walk to historic inscriptions on the Capitol Gorge Trail and stroll the Goosenecks Trail or longer trails such as Cohab Canyon, Chimney Rock, and Cassidy Arch. Check out our Trail Guide to explore your options. Enjoy the geology and view the Fremont Culture Petroglyphs along Hwy 24. In addition, the Scenic Drive will introduce you to the fascinating cultural and geological history of Capitol Reef National Park. The drive includes a portion of the original road through the Waterpocket Fold. The road passes through parts of the Fruita Historic District and follows the western faces of the Waterpocket Fold, and spur roads allow exploration into beautiful Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge.
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Good to know
- Wi-Fi available
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
- Wi-FiAvailable
Cell service at Fruita Campground: FCC map Dec 2025 · Wi-Fi from the campground
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 57% chance of rain54°39°
- WedScattered Rain Showers, 49% chance of rain54°39°
- ThuSunny, 6% chance of rain58°41°
- FriSunny, 3% chance of rain60°42°
- SatMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain61°43°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
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Camp site
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3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 7.1 mi
Camp site
Hanksville, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Richfield Field Office
- 7.1 mi
Camp site
Hanksville, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Richfield Field Office
- 7.2 mi
Camp site
Hanksville, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Richfield Field Office
- 7.2 mi
Camp site
Hanksville, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Richfield Field Office
- 7.2 mi
Camp site
Hanksville, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Richfield Field Office
- 7.3 mi
Camp site
Hanksville, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Richfield Field Office
Location and contact
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