Capitol Reef Np Group Campground

About

Capitol Reef's Group Campsite provides a semi-shaded, grassy retreat in the park's historic Fruita district, surrounded by towering red rock cliffs and historic orchards along the Fremont River at approximately 5,500 feet elevation. The site is designed for organized groups of up to 40 people and 10 vehicles, with two covered pavilions for gatherings, designated tent pads, restrooms with flush toilets, potable water faucets, a utility sink, a fire pit, and an above-ground grill. The location offers easy walking access to Fruita Campground's amenities, the amphitheater, picnic areas, and trailheads for hikes like Capitol Gorge and Goosenecks. The nearby Gifford Homestead store and museum showcases Mormon pioneer history, and the surrounding orchards allow fruit picking when in season. Generator use is restricted to 8-10am and 6-8pm. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov on a 12-month rolling basis. The site is limited to vehicles 27 feet or shorter, as longer vehicles cannot turn around. Trucks with trailers count as two vehicles toward the 10-vehicle maximum.

Directions

From Interstate 70 westbound, take Utah Highway 24 west at exit 149 toward Hanksville, continuing 80 miles to the park Visitor Center. The Group Campsite is approximately one mile south of the Visitor Center near Loop C of Fruita Campground.