Fruita Campground
Torrey, UT
Grassy sites among Capitol Reef's historic orchards along the Fremont River.
Fruita Campground is in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, right on the Fremont River and amid the historic orchards of the former settlement of Fruita. Red cliffs of the Waterpocket Fold, a sandstone ridge about 160 km (100 miles) long, rise above the campground. Fruit trees bloom in spring, during harvest season you can pick fruit in open orchards, and in fall the cottonwoods along the river turn gold.
The campground has 71 sites and is open year-round. All sites can be reserved on recreation.gov up to six months ahead, and from mid-March through October they often book out months in advance. There are flush toilets but no showers and no individual electric, water or sewer hookups; drinking water and a dump station are between loops A and B. The NPS text gives no RV length limit, so check site sizes on the campground map. The Cohab Canyon Trail and the route to Fremont River Gorge Overlook are within walking distance. Mule deer also graze in the orchards.
- Nearest town
- Torrey, UT
- Category
- Camping & RV
- GPS
- 38.2826, -111.2479
- Hookups
- none
- Max length
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and September. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Fruita Campground?
Fruita Campground is in Torrey, UT, at GPS 38.2826, -111.2479. It is about 28 mi from Boulder.
Which road trips pass Fruita Campground?
Fruita Campground is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Utah's five national parks, in one loop from Las Vegas.
What is there to see near Fruita Campground?
Places worth a stop nearby: Capitol Reef National Park (0 mi), Hickman Bridge Trail (1 mi), Little Wild Horse Canyon (32 mi) and Lower Calf Creek Falls (33 mi).
When is the best time to visit Fruita Campground?
The most pleasant months are usually May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)