Capitol Reef National Park36
Campsite #36 at Fruita Campground, Capitol Reef National Park, UT
$25
Campsite #36
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 29 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
2/26
7/2
Campsite #36 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 29-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (24)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 92% |
| 4 star | | 8% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@GJBDE179FE26BE · Camped on Dec 13, 2025 at Campsite #36
SITE WAS PERFECTLY CLEAN, BATHROOMS PERFECT AND AMENITIES (BARBECUE AND FIRE PIT) NICE
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@WayneO1FE52059 · Camped on Oct 31, 2025 at Campsite #36
The campground host(ess) was great and a source of local information The restrooms were kept clean The hike to Hickman bridge was a spectacular feast for the eyes . The pie at Gifford house was superb We will be back to hike and enjoy more of the Park
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@JamesW5759385 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #36
We stayed in site 36 right by one of the orchards. This site in particular has more foot traffic since there is a path right next to it that leads to the restroom, but in exchange you get great restroom, orchard, river, and Gifford house access. All a short walk away. Most sites including ours were shaded for significant portions of the day. Campsites are not particularly private or spread out, but we didn't feel encroached on even though the campground was full. Bathrooms were clean for a NPS campground. No showers. Watching the deer eat from the orchards in the evening while we had pie from the Gifford house was the highlight of the campground.
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@Stephanie13298 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #36
Very beautiful campground! We were next to the orchards and a walking path in B36. The only complaint is the campsite was a little difficult to get into because the paved parking pad is straight on, not on an angle to make making in easy. The neighbor across from us was kind enough to move his truck from his paved parking pad so we had enough room to back in. Our trailer is 26 feet at it fit front to back of the pad, even though this site says it fits 29 feet. Campsite hosts was kind, in walking distance to Gifford House, and has an amphitheater with ranger programs. I highly recommend this campground. Just a smaller trailer/RV in this spot.
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@MarkJ8680764 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #36
The camp managers and personnel were super, conscientious and knowledgeable. Lots of great hiking nearby, our time there was memorable!
@HansW2E99F515B · Camped on Feb 26, 2025 at Campsite #36
Nice campground, clean bathrooms
@AaronH2375180 · Camped on Oct 14, 2023 at Campsite #36
Quaint and quiet campground surrounded by stunning red rock walls and peaceful orchards. I was not prepared for no generators to be allowed on loops A and B but I loved the serenity without generator noise. Deer families wander through campsites all day and have no fear of humans. I loved having a campsite adjacent to the Chesnut Orchard. RV pads are wide and deep, allowing plenty of space to maneuver and parallel park my truck next to my trailer. Pads are relatively flat. If you're relying on solar power, note there are a lot of trees. Walking to the Gifford House for pies and ice cream was a treat for the whole family. Easy and scenic Fremont River Trail starts in the campground; a great family hike. We came for the eclipse and it was perfect spot. I wish they had more ranger programs. Camp hosts were very active, enforcing rules in a polite manner and being helpful when needed.
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@AileenH4DC9EB5 · Camped on Jun 12, 2023 at Campsite #36
Lovely campground - so peaceful. Feels like we stepped back in time 100+ years. Very pastoral setting.
Hickman Bridge was a good hike - best to do this early to avoid heat and crowds.
Scenic Drive was lovely.
Camp host was helpful.
Hickman Bridge was a good hike - best to do this early to avoid heat and crowds.
Scenic Drive was lovely.
Camp host was helpful.
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@AndreasV6C657D · Camped on May 30, 2023 at Campsite #36
What a wonderful and green campground. With some wind a bit sandy / dusty on the sides. We enjoyed it here!
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@ElanaW60E8B957 · Camped on Mar 21, 2023 at Campsite #36
This is such a great spot. We stayed in a van in mid March and it was quiet and picturesque. The farm is beautiful and learning about the history was interesting. Bathrooms were heated and clean. Id recommend a stay here, and definitely would stay in the future.
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@CliftonCA3626F · Camped on Mar 16, 2023 at Campsite #36
We hiked 6 trails and they were all well marked and in great condition. The campground was clean and quiet after hours, and the clean WARM bathrooms were great!
@NicholeT140669 · Camped on Oct 27, 2022 at Campsite #36
This site gets good sunlight in the late afternoon and is close to the C loop restroom.
@LindaS8448936 · Camped on Jun 19, 2022 at Campsite #36
Loved everything about this campground! Great Camping spots, Pioneer HIstory, Beautiful Scenery, Awesome Park personel, Park Rangers do a great night show in Ampitheater, nice fruit orchards, beautiful park for a picnic, and lots of deer! You won't be dissapointed!
@NealH54D991625 · Camped on May 31, 2022 at Campsite #36
Well kept. Organized.
@AndyD3751630 · Camped on May 21, 2022 at Campsite #36
So pretty and good sized spaces
@SvenS261137477 · Camped on May 8, 2022 at Campsite #36
Our stay was very nice and the near to the trailhead was very comfortable. Unfortunately it was very windy so that we could not sit on the fire pit at the first evining. but on the second evening it gets better. A lot of deers entertains us the whole time also.
@Christina41928 · Camped on Mar 12, 2022 at Campsite #36
Lovely campground, well maintained, facilities were very clean.
@PhillipC685 · Camped on Oct 14, 2021 at Campsite #36
Beautiful surroundings! Loved the trails that started right there! Our spot was possibly the most unlevel one in the campground and presented a challenge for us with a 28 ft. trailer, but aside from that a wonderful experience. And oh, the pies!!! Bathrooms were very clean and VERY warm. Hreat after a rainy, sleety setup.
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@RonaldS737 · Camped on Sep 7, 2021 at Campsite #36
Great camp ground hosts and nice camp ground
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@StevenK168 · Camped on Aug 31, 2021 at Campsite #36
We loved this park. It's tucked up in a tree filled canyon. The RV pads were concrete with grass and patio tables. Deer roamed the area grazing the beautiful grass. There are campfire pits, but smoke didn't linger. Serve at the sites, but if self contained it's a great spot.
@SarahK3888645 · Camped on Sep 26, 2020 at Campsite #36
This was one of the nicer national park campsites we have been to. It is located conveniently near the scenic drive and the Gifford House. The bathrooms were the cleanest I've seen after a summer of camping across the state. The rangers and campsite host were incredibly kind, friendly, and quick to stop folks from petting/feeding the deer that hung out in the orchard/trees by our site!
@Elizabeth39763 · Camped on Jul 26, 2020 at Campsite #36
The campground was beautiful. I really enjoyed the Orchards and Ranger talk
@MaxineM598B649 · Camped on Jun 24, 2020 at Campsite #36
Beautiful campground.
@Cassandra12997 · Camped on Oct 11, 2019 at Campsite #36
We enjoyed this site right next to the Orchard. It was a nice walk to the Ranger talk in the evening, and the Gifford home in the morning for cinnamon rolls. It was fairly close to the restroom as well, without being so close as to have people walking through your site to get there.
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