Capitol Reef National ParkCampsite #44 at Fruita Campground, Capitol Reef National Park, UT
Campsite #44 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 76% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@AmberW7269041 · Camped on Apr 3, 2026 at Campsite #44
This is a walk in site, one of 4 or 5 walk in sites in a group. Beautiful view, some shade. The bathrooms were a short walk away. Each of the sites had a fire pit with a grate and also a charcoal grill. If we are able to stay again, we may stay further from the road but we enjoyed our stay.
@richardo848683 · Camped on Jul 30, 2025 at Campsite #44
Excellent camping area. It is great to have the contrast of the lush green Fruita area against the harsh rocky desert. I like that the camp area is irrigated and that there is some grass. Sadly we saw a car in front of us run over a marmot in a 'slow marmot crossing area'. They didn't brake or stop to check on the animal, which was needlessly killed. Apart from that we had a great stay and enjoyed the evening geology talk at the amphitheater
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@GregN21E5D68C9 · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #44
The isolated camp site area was not treed and sun was too hot, 95 at 6:30 pm. We left and did not camp.
@EmilyC1289829 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #44
Absolutely gorgeous. Right in the heart of Capitol Reef NP. The little shop selling pies from the orchard is only a short walk away and the Visitor's Center one mile down the road. A good central spot to be!
@MollyB8131095 · Camped on Apr 28, 2024 at Campsite #44
Beautiful campground - lush and green! Our site had a beautiful cliff as the backdrop. We thoroughly enjoyed our site.
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@LindaP7575010 · Camped on Apr 14, 2024 at Campsite #44
Very helpful and gracious camp host!
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@ElenaFDD695A40 · Camped on Oct 9, 2023 at Campsite #44
We had a wonderful time at the campground. Such a gem! Beautiful surroundings, amazing views. Loved the deer prancing through the campground. Very clean bathrooms.
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@ElenaFDD695A40 · Camped on Oct 9, 2023 at Campsite #44
We had a wonderful time at the campground. Such a gem! Beautiful surroundings, amazing views. Loved the deer prancing through the campground. Very clean bathrooms.
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@GaryW8456397 · Camped on Oct 5, 2023 at Campsite #44
Great experience in a beautiful park
@LaurenW6076022 · Camped on Sep 6, 2023 at Campsite #44
Great spot with lots of space but you have to hike your stuff in further as it's shared parking with a few other spaces.In the section this looks like it was the best space bc it wasn't next to the road and had pretty good shade.
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@KatrinaSC76B69 · Camped on May 24, 2023 at Campsite #44
Clean bathrooms. Very busy campground and loud at night during Memorial Day weekend.
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@Christian22976 · Camped on Apr 16, 2023 at Campsite #44
Lovely campground with great scenery! Right next to a trailhead for a good hike!
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@AveryH5DCAEBD6 · Camped on Mar 26, 2023 at Campsite #44
Bathrooms were heated which was amazing sine it was 20 at night when we were there.
@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Oct 2, 2022 at Campsite #44
Good campground right in the heart of the park.
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@JoshuaK6829587 · Camped on May 31, 2022 at Campsite #44
Everything is good. I enjoyed really.
@ElenaG8519972 · Camped on Apr 29, 2022 at Campsite #44
Beautiful location, quiet camping site, very convenient to most of trails.
@GuyV894 · Camped on Oct 15, 2021 at Campsite #44
Peaceful and beautiful. The campground hosts were very helpful as well. A great place!
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@SibylleH889 · Camped on Aug 17, 2021 at Campsite #44
Fruita is a beautiful situated campground.
Whether one will have a pleasant experience or not, greatly depends on the site. If one makes a reservation, chances are one doesn’t get a good site. Camp sites have little privacy and in loop A and B are often in dirt. I got a site trough reservation that got extremely muddy after a storm. I had to completely wash the tarp and tent, then pack it in wet.
Whether one will have a pleasant experience or not, greatly depends on the site. If one makes a reservation, chances are one doesn’t get a good site. Camp sites have little privacy and in loop A and B are often in dirt. I got a site trough reservation that got extremely muddy after a storm. I had to completely wash the tarp and tent, then pack it in wet.
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@EugeneD422 · Camped on May 23, 2021 at Campsite #44
Fruita Campground is so beautiful, with lawn areas and convenient access to bathrooms and dishwashing facilities. Very close to Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge..... Deer wander freely, and fruit pies from heritage orchards!
@markm234 · Camped on Apr 6, 2021 at Campsite #44
Beautiful campground, park and setting. I only wish we could have taken advantage of one of the many open campsites, as we mistakenly booked a tent only site.
@MichelleB380 · Camped on Mar 20, 2021 at Campsite #44
loved it. clean stocked restrooms, clean campsites.
@TeresaH3357633 · Camped on Oct 20, 2020 at Campsite #44
This is a lovely campground. Easy to find. Easy check-in. They even texted me when I was running late to see if I was still coming. I had a cart-in sight that was perfect. There were several deer and lots of birds. Stopped by the little country store for wood (NO ICE... GET THAT IN TOWN BEFORE YOU COME!!!!) and a perfect peach pie. The only odd thing was that they use sprinklers (I assume to keep the trees flourishing) throughout the open cart-in area. It did make muddy spots all over. Also, there is no decent cell reception in the park and none at all in the campground. I had to drive back to town to make a call (and get that darn ice). Capitol Gorge Trail is an easy and beautiful riverbed trail that goes on for miles. I hiked in about 2 of them which shook off most of the other people hiking the trail. Keep your eyes open for the Pioneer Register... It is easy to miss if you are not looking at the canyon walls. It is on your left. The gravel drive at the end of the scenic road to the trail head is absolutely spectacular. Wish I had had time to hike that instead of drive it. Most any car can do it, but it is narrow and has a lot of traffic. Go early! I also did Hickman's Bridge, and while it is a rather steep trail that I would call moderately strenuous, it was packed with people, many of whom never made it to the bridge. Though it is a lovely hike and the bridge is worth every step, the number of people (I did it later in the afternoon...therein lies the problem) made it hard to enjoy.Overall, I loved Capitol Reef and wish I had scheduled more time in the area. Next time!!!
@Stephanie77189 · Camped on Sep 17, 2020 at Campsite #44
Best campground Ive ever stayed in. Clean bathrooms, lovely guests, great hosts. Honestly counting down the days till I can go back
@JessicaH685289 · Camped on Aug 14, 2020 at Campsite #44
Beautiful campground. Deer in the morning, bats in the evening. Super clean bathrooms and friendly & helpful hosts.
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