Capitol Reef Np Group Campground
Open mid-April through mid-October. Closed every Tuesday and Wednesday for maintenance. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. No first-come, first-served availability.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 30 at 6:27PM MDT until August 30 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Wayne County in southern Utah... * Until 730 PM MDT. * At 627 PM MDT, National Park personnel reported flows on Sulphur Creek from earlier thunderstorms producing heavy rain across portions of Capitol Reef National Park. This area includes Sunglow Canyon, Sulphur Creek, Spring Canyon, Cohab Canyon, and Grand Wash. Between 0.5 and 1.0 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...National Park Service reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, slot canyons, and normally dry washes. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... portions of Capitol Reef National Park, including Sunglow Canyon, Sulphur Creek, Spring Canyon, Cohab Canyon, and Grand Wash. Water will continue to flow through Sulphur Creek and into the Fremont River heading towards Caineville.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 12:21PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From Recreation.gov
Reef Ride Bike Days 2026- On September 19 and 26, 2026 from sunrise to mid-afternoon the Scenic Drive will be closed to vehicles for this special event. Vehicles will still have access to the Fruita area, including the campground and Gifford House.
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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 27ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 27ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| care_fees@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 425-3791 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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