Capitol Reef/Fruita Campground

Lindsey Gannon

Gary the Campground Host, at Capital Reef runs around with a clip board taking notes of everything and acts like we are under surveillance, He threatened and made us feel very unwelcome and uncomfortable, us and told us that we “will turn off our generator at 20:02/ the ending time is at 20:00/0800 pm or law enforcement will be involved, we didn’t argue or even imply we weren’t, he jumped the gun with out even letting us get to our sight ”. We were returning from walking our dogs, and he took his job far too seriously. We complied and had no problem doing so (we are rule followers and know they are there for a reason and had no problem complying), however, Gary had quite the power trip and hovered and followed us to our allotted sight. Campground views were stunning, greatforstargazing 10/10bathrooms 7/10 for cleanliness (no showers) Don't expect cell service. Park rangers were kind and knowledgeable.

Jason Mathis

This is hands down the most beautiful campground in Utah. A true oasis in the desert. I almost hesitate to bring attention to it. It has clean flush toilet restrooms. No power, no cell signal, no rv hookups. It does have hydrants with potable water, and a water fill up for rvs. Grounds are kept nice. The camp host for our stay was great. Fire wood is sold at the near by Gifford house until 430pm. If your going to be later than that, I suggest picking some up in Torrey. Love this place. We will be back next year

Chris or Karen Cornwell

We had been once in 2018 and explored a little bit. Unfortunately scenic drive was closed, which we really wanted to explore this time. There was no fruit on any trees (late frost apparently)and of course being a national park it's not very dog friendly. But we still had a fun time because of course it is such a magical area. Really one of a kind, we've been all over the world but you'll never find a little corner exactly like Fruita in capital reef national Park, with the glorious Fremont River chuckling by and special Fremont cottonwoods creating comforting shade. Also step back in time and make sure you check out the fruita school house and the blacksmith shop!

Nan Kebab

Our stay at Fruita Campground was absolutely wonderful. Everything about this place exceeded our expectations. The campground is nestled in a beautiful orchard-lined valley with dramatic red rock cliffs all around — the scenery alone is worth the trip. The campsites were clean, spacious, and well-maintained, with plenty of shade from the surrounding trees. We appreciated the peace and quiet, especially in the evenings when the stars came out — the dark sky here is amazing. Facilities were spotless, including the restrooms, which were cleaned regularly. The fresh water and picnic tables at each site made our stay very comfortable. There were even deer wandering through the area in the mornings, which made the experience feel even more magical. We also loved the easy access to hiking trails right from the campground. Being so close to the Fremont River and historic Fruita Schoolhouse was a bonus. The nearby fruit orchards were in bloom, and picking fresh fruit (in season) is a fun and unique perk. Overall, Fruita Campground is a gem. It’s a perfect base for exploring Capitol Reef.

Roy

What a wonderful campground this was! Located in the Fruita District, we camped in one of the most beautiful and idyllic spots in the area. The host was very friendly when we arrived. The campsite was pretty spacious. However, the sites were open so there’s not much privacy. But during the day, we were off doing hikes anyway so that wasn’t much of a deal. Would definitely recommend staying here! Capitol Reef NP is sometimes overlooked, no idea why. It’s a beautiful park and not as busy as other parks!