Capitol Reef National Park59
Campsite #59 at Fruita Campground, Capitol Reef National Park, UT
$25
Campsite #59
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 45 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
2/28
7/2
Campsite #59 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 45-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 | | 68% |
| 4 star | | 20% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Sep 11, 2025 at Campsite #59
We loved our stay at Fruita! The campground was quiet and peaceful. We could walk to the Gifford House for pies and cinnamon rolls! We did some beautiful hikes- a hike through the wash to the water tanks, an early morning hike to Hickman Bridge and a hike to Cassidy Arch. Cell service was a little spotty but you could walk to places where it was available. We would definitely recommend this campground!
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@AliceSFEA39F0B · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #59
Stunning landscape surrounding the campground. Many easy day hikes within a short distance. Campsites nice. Staff friendly and helpful. Not sure how hot it would be in July and August, but I would come prepared for heat.
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@CallaCA298469D · Camped on Mar 19, 2025 at Campsite #59
Many generators were on late at night and early in the morning. People were loud in their campsites, and several people were smoking. Our campsite felt very crowded between two others, like we were encroaching on our neighbors spaces when we were in our tent or at our fire ring. Fruita is very pretty and has the potential to be super nice, but there are too many people/campsites. And too many generators!
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@DanielJ3350767 · Camped on Mar 15, 2025 at Campsite #59
Such a lovely clean and well maintained campground in a beautiful area. Live the history here. The camp host was friendly and active in keeping the camp loops tidy. We will be back!
@LarryG4149139 · Camped on Mar 8, 2025 at Campsite #59
Fantastic campgrounds. Loop C is the only generator loop.
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@DennisH3714812 · Camped on Nov 24, 2024 at Campsite #59
You have to register and pay online but there is no cell service at the campsite. You have to hang around the visitor's center to get anything done. But the visitor center staff cannot book for you. So if you have a cell phone without web service and a .gov account there is no way to get a campsite. The restrooms were clean and warm
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@TammyF9169126 · Camped on Oct 31, 2024 at Campsite #59
Wide open spaces, spectacular views, dish washing station, flush toilets and mule deer roaming around. Loved our time at Capitol Reef. Make sure you catch the Ranger Talks, the pie and ice cream, some hikes and enjoy the amazing peace and quiet without WiFi and cell service.
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@JohnA1386005 · Camped on Oct 24, 2024 at Campsite #59
My favorite campground in any of the national parks. Great hikes close by, and the Gifford House pie shop next door. Fantastic!!!
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@MaryV913191002 · Camped on Mar 23, 2024 at Campsite #59
Fruita was a great campground and centrally located in Capitol Reef. The bathrooms were clean and the sites were well maintained and large. It was in the middle of a beautiful orchard but there wasn't much privacy between sites. Trails were accessible from the campground and it was right by the Gifford House. The cliffs were right there and it was a great place to stay. Loved camping here and exploring a less crowded park. Would love to return!
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@MikeG7513747 · Camped on Sep 18, 2023 at Campsite #59
Visually appealing camping area. In the middle of an orchard. Fresh apples galore as well as Doe and Buck... Facilities are adequate. Camp host was very helpful and pleasant. Price is outstanding. There was a ranger led event the evening I was there but I did not attend. The topic seemed relevant. I was there a few days after an apparent flood so the only thing that wasn't great was the dried mud on the parking pad. That didn't affect my stay. I'd definitely return and would highly recommend.. of course be sure to makle your reservation well in advance.
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@TomB7022535 · Camped on Sep 12, 2023 at Campsite #59
I loved staying in the orchard! However, we were flooded out and covered in red mud in a small flash flood. A nice warning of "put your items on top of the picnic table when it rains" (not under) would have saved me a lot of angst and mud damage to my items. Seriously. No one gave us any indication of how the campground can flood (and often does so). Had I known about this possibility, I would have stored my items differently the day it rained and I wouldn't still be trying to get red dirt out of the carpet I use by my trailer steps.
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@AlanL3519897 · Camped on Sep 30, 2022 at Campsite #59
Beautiful place in the middle of no where. Well worth a visit, make sure and get to the Gifford house early in the day for a fresh pie. Many types to choose from, they even have cups of home made ice cream, both vanilla and chocolate. If pie is not to your liking they also have fresh cinnimon rolls.
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@TedM2568069 · Camped on Apr 29, 2022 at Campsite #59
Beautiful campground.
@SamJ2761350 · Camped on Apr 18, 2022 at Campsite #59
Stayed 9 nights in a few different sites. Location of this campground is spectacular. Situated in an orchard in the Ftuita Historic district with abundant hiking options right from your campsite. Campground hosts were excellent!
@PatriciaS93400 · Camped on Mar 19, 2022 at Campsite #59
Great views and plenty to see and do right at the campground.
@TJG7E9ED6D248F · Camped on Mar 12, 2022 at Campsite #59
The campground is less cramped than many; plenty of room for my little tent-trailer. The host and ranger staff is excellent. I particularly appreciated their enforcement of quiet hours; many RVs had noisy generators. There was a mixup - my fault - with my reservation, and the staff was accommodating and generous in rectifying it. Capitol Reef is one of my favorite National Parks, and once again, after many years of using the Fruita campground, I'm determined to visit yet again.
@LorraineF499 · Camped on Oct 7, 2021 at Campsite #59
Lovely views, helpful and friendly hosts, easy access. Lots of hiking nearby!
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@JuliaM891 · Camped on Sep 28, 2021 at Campsite #59
The sites are very close to each other. I was a bit unsure which fire ring & picnic table were ours because they were right next to the next door neighbor’s parking spot.
@MichaelP919 · Camped on Sep 11, 2021 at Campsite #59
Very well run, clean, well maintained. Each site had good space. Nice grassy areas. Too many deer.
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@TomC303 · Camped on Aug 31, 2021 at Campsite #59
Great campground with lots of shade and hikes right from the campground
@KennethB614 · Camped on Aug 2, 2021 at Campsite #59
So far this was our favorite National Parks campground. Nestled among fruit orchards with dozens of resident deer as well as surrounding gorgeous scenery, it's definitely the most beautiful campground we've stayed at. There are 3 different hiking trails accessible from the campground. If it had showers and/or WiFi we would be even better, still a great campground.
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@GaryM295 · Camped on Jun 24, 2021 at Campsite #59
Site was gorgeous - we so appreciated tenting in a beautiful grassy meadow. The staff was wonderful. Thanks for a great experience!
@AmeliaSE267999 · Camped on Sep 12, 2020 at Campsite #59
A fabulous campground with spacious sites nestled in the trees. Close to great hiking trails and gorgeous views of Capitol Reef. Ranger Emily gives the best informative presentations. Plenty of water and flush toilets!! Dont miss the delicious pies at the Gifford House.
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