Capitol Reef National Park28
Campsite #28 at Fruita Campground, Capitol Reef National Park, UT
$25
Campsite #28
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 30 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
3/5
7/5
Campsite #28 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 30-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 92% |
| 4 star | | 4% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@JenniferW73279 · Camped on Nov 23, 2025 at Campsite #28
Nice campground near the river with spacious sites. The warm bathrooms with running water were lovely in the winter! The hike across the rode was wonderful and the historic home next door sells pies and cinnamon rolls in the mornings.
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@BarbaraD378395 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #28
Beautiful site and close to the Fremont River. Enjoyed the grassy camping area instead of a tent pad. Loved waking up to see deer near our site and walking over to see the horses. So peaceful.
No Service
@PhilipAW1762D2 · Camped on Mar 17, 2025 at Campsite #28
The campground was great. Internet was available only in part of the campground. The "back shop" close by was great!
Major Issues
@JillF1296461 · Camped on Mar 6, 2025 at Campsite #28
Lovely site, outstanding views along the nearby Scenic Drive, quiet campground and clean washrooms (with electricity for hair dryers). Our only disappointment was that we came a week too early for the homemade pies, which we LOVE!
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@JoeT2784284 · Camped on May 14, 2024 at Campsite #28
The Fruita campground is very well designed with excellent spacing of sites, especially in loops A and B. The access to potable water and a dump station is convenient (remember to pack your thief for access to non potable water) at the campground entrance. The bathrooms are well maintained and cleaned regularly with flush toilets, running water lavatories, and specific lavatories for washing dishes. All roads in the campground are paved, and all sites are level (side-to-side, manageable slope front-to-back) with asphalt pads.The Gifford Homestead is certainly worth a visit, especially to purchase one of their delicious fruit pies. The area within a 30 minute drive from the campground has numerous excellent hiking trails. Our favorites include the Grand Wash (recommend doing as a shuttle hike from Grand Wash to Cassidy Arch to Frying Pan Trail to Cohab Canyon Trail finishing at the Fruita campground - about 8.5 beautiful miles), Sheets Gulch Trail (excellent example of a slot canyon), Navajo Knobs Trail (escape the crowds going to Hickman Bridge Arch and get an excellent view of arch from above), and Cottonwood Wash Trail. Make sure you include an afternoon with the Ranger at the Amphitheater to hear about the geology of the area and continue up the Fremont River Trail to get a high-spot view of the campground and surrounding environs.
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@HOWARDM2005843 · Camped on Apr 30, 2024 at Campsite #28
Easy in and out and great pie and cinnamon rolls at Giffords. Enjoyed two hikes right from the camp site and the scenic drive. Would stay there again. We were in site 28, loop B with no hookups.
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@ClaireB5051450 · Camped on Oct 23, 2023 at Campsite #28
This is a beautiful campground. Well-maintained and quiet. Absolutely will be back!
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@IreneH950DD3C2 · Camped on Aug 9, 2023 at Campsite #28
Nice, quite campground in a beautiful surrounding. Nice stories in the amphitheatre.
Good
@AurelieC1BA26A · Camped on Jul 26, 2023 at Campsite #28
The place is peaceful, with beautiful surrounding. Ranger evening programs are interesting. Really a good place to stay for one or several nights. We loved it.
@JackiGBB7C2400 · Camped on Jul 16, 2023 at Campsite #28
This campground was amazing!! The sound of the river and the beautiful night sky put me right to sleep. It was so relaxing. Make sure if you want to have a fire, check in before 4 p.m. as the Gifford House is closed. Otherwise bring your own wood. Bathrooms were nice and clean.
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@JeffreyK015481 · Camped on Jun 18, 2023 at Campsite #28
An awesome surprise. Gorgeous location amidst the fruit trees. Spacious campsites although backwards compared to others meaning that the fire pit and picnic table were on the same side as the utilities (opposite side of the travel trailer door).
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@StevenS1501716 · Camped on Apr 17, 2023 at Campsite #28
The host ‘Jim’ was incredibly helpful. Bathrooms were very clean. Our campsite was great.
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@StevenS1501716 · Camped on Apr 17, 2023 at Campsite #28
The host Jim was incredibly helpful. Bathrooms were very clean. Our campsite was great.
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@BrettL38C5E42C · Camped on Apr 13, 2023 at Campsite #28
Cant say enough about how much we loved this campground. Wish we would have stayed a few more days!
@KristiSAFFD66E · Camped on Mar 23, 2023 at Campsite #28
This is such a beautiful campground nestled between the river and cliffs of Cohab Canyon. We love it!
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@StaceyH6370986 · Camped on Sep 26, 2022 at Campsite #28
We found it odd to be in a national park that had watered grass - didn't seem particularily eco friendly.
@AndreR8223698 · Camped on Jun 7, 2022 at Campsite #28
What a scenery and tranquility in this oases
@NeilM4731983 · Camped on May 20, 2022 at Campsite #28
Great campground in a spectacular location with wonderful hiking nearby. Tremendous for birdwatching too. Be sure to try the pie, but go early!
@DebraG3243061 · Camped on May 5, 2022 at Campsite #28
Beautiful spot. Lived being in the dappled shade. Great campground host. Restrooms very clean. And of course the pies were fabulous.
@CindiICC1C1E7C · Camped on Apr 25, 2022 at Campsite #28
Wish we had stayed longer! The Fruita Campground, and Capitol Reef in general, was everyone's favorite stop on our Utah trip last week.
@JodyUE67BFDD27 · Camped on Apr 5, 2022 at Campsite #28
There are several great trails from the campground without the need to drive to trail heads! The campground is quiet with nice level spots that are double wide cement which is great when entering and exiting RV- no dragging in mud or dirt. It is an easy walk to the little store with baked goods although they run out early and we did not get to sample them. The visitor center has trail maps outside by the front door which is nice if you arrive after the center is closed. There is no need to check in when you have a campsite reserved- the tag is already on your spot on the day you arrive, We had an issue with our RV- lost back brakes/brake fluid. M and D in Bicknell UT was great! They ordered the part my husband thought was the problem and had us come the next day. Done with caliper and brake pad by 12 and they did not overcharge us! So grateful. It is difficult sometimes to negotiate without internet and cell. We have become so dependent on the internet. We stayed 3 nights in April. Sunny and nice during the day. Glad we stayed in the park as we could get parking with our rV when traveling inside the park early morning!
@KellyM9992231 · Camped on Mar 27, 2022 at Campsite #28
The campground is beautiful! The sites are spacious and the restrooms are very clean. We enjoyed the hiking trails in walking distance from our camp site. Highly recommend and dont forget to try a pie or cinnamon roll!
@LaurieS7977874 · Camped on Mar 1, 2022 at Campsite #28
Everything was so clean and beautiful. The camp host was wonderful and worked very hard to make sure everyone was taken care of. It was a great experience in a gorgeous setting.
@RosalieCA9AB91 · Camped on Oct 25, 2021 at Campsite #28
Absolutely beautiful camping spot
@RosalieC269 · Camped on Oct 25, 2021 at Campsite #28
Absolutely beautiful camping spot…
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