Utah / Wayne County / Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef Np Group Campground

Closed — The campground is currently closed for winter. Reservations required year-round through Recreation.gov, available up to 12 months in advance.

About

Capitol Reef NP Group Campground is situated in the heart of the Fruita Historic District, one mile south of the visitor center in Capitol Reef National Park. The campground sits in an oasis-like setting along the Fremont River at approximately 5,500 feet elevation, surrounded by striking red rock cliffs and the historic Fruita orchards containing over 3,100 fruit trees. The semi-shaded, grassy group site near Loop C accommodates up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. The site provides access to numerous hiking trails including Capitol Gorge, Goosenecks, Cohab Canyon, Chimney Rock, and Cassidy Arch. Visitors can explore Fremont Culture petroglyphs along Highway 24, drive the scenic road through the Waterpocket Fold, and pick seasonal fruit from the historic orchards. The Gifford Homestead museum and store, visitor center programs, and Ripple Rock Nature Center are all within walking distance. The campground features large deciduous trees and sits adjacent to the geological wonder of the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile monocline with 17 exposed geologic formations.

Directions

From Interstate 70 westbound: Take exit 149 for Utah Highway 24 west towards Hanksville. Continue 80 miles to Capitol Reef Visitor Center. From Interstate 15: Take exit 188 for US Highway 50 east towards Salina for 30 miles. Turn right on Utah Highway 89/259 south for 8 miles. Turn left on Utah Highway 24 east towards Sigurd and continue 82 miles to the visitor center. The group campsite is one mile south of the visitor center near Loop C of Fruita Campground.

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