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Fruita Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
65[1]
Nightly fee from
$25[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
52 ft[4]

Fruita Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah[5]. Recreation.gov lists 65 overnight campsites there and says they can be reserved[1][3].

What to expect

NPS says the campground is open year round and that reservations are accepted 6 months ahead[6]. NPS describes mid March through October as its busy season and says sites tend to be fully booked then[6]. In winter, NPS says there is less demand[6]. Recreation.gov lists 55 standard nonelectric sites, 7 tent only nonelectric sites and 3 standard electric sites[1]. Of the sites, 58 accept an RV or trailer and 63 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 52 feet[4]. NPS lists a nightly camping fee of $25[2].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 65
Site types[1] 55 standard nonelectric, 7 tent only nonelectric, 3 standard electric
Sites (NPS count)[8] 71, 65 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[9] 4
Longest RV or trailer[4] 52 ft (median 34.5 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 58 sites, tent at 63 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[12] 3:00 PM
Check-out[13] 11:00 AM
People per site[14] 8

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Campground nightly fee[2] $25

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Fruita Campground cost per night?
NPS lists a campground nightly fee of $25 per site[2]. Fees can change, so confirm on Recreation.gov before you go[3].
Can you reserve Fruita Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS says reservations are accepted 6 months ahead[6].
Are dogs allowed at Fruita Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 65 campsites with this detail listed[10].
Are campfires allowed at Fruita Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 63 campsites with this detail listed, and notes that fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
What is the longest RV allowed at Fruita Campground?
The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 52 feet[4].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 65 overnight campsites at Fruita Campground: 55 standard nonelectric, 7 tent only nonelectric, 3 standard electric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Campground nightly fee: $25 per night. National Park Service
  3. Fruita Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Fruita Campground: 52 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 34.5 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Fruita Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): The campground is open year round. Campsites are reservable year-round; visit www.recreation.gov to make a reservation. Reservations are accepted 6 months ahead of time. The busy season is mid March through October when the... National Park Service
  7. Permitted equipment at Fruita Campground: 58 sites accept an RV or trailer and 63 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. NPS lists 71 sites at Fruita Campground: 65 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  9. 4 of the 65 campsites at Fruita Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Fruita Campground: yes at all 65 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Fruita Campground: yes at all 63 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-in time at Fruita Campground on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Check-out time at Fruita Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Maximum people per campsite at Fruita Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Amenities at Fruita Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal; food storage lockers:... National Park Service
  16. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Capitol Reef charges an entrance fee separate from camping fees. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the entrance station or purchase in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior,... Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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