Fruita Campground

About this spot

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, (https://www.nps.gov/care/learn/nature/geology.htm) 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. The remainder of the year, generators are allowed in Loops A and B 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 (https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/trailguide.htm) to explore your options. Enjoy the geology and view the Fremont Culture Petroglyphs (https://www.nps.gov/care/learn/historyculture/fremont-culture-petroglyphs.htm) along Hwy 24. In addition, the Scenic Drive (https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/scenicdrive.htm) 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. Check at the Visitor Center (https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/visitorcenter.htm) for a current schedule o