Overview

Hype:

The Fruita Campground is a very nice campground in Capitol Reef National Park. The facilities include flush toilets, drinking water, campfire rings, and picnic tables. The campground is withing walking distance of several hiking trails.

Time:

Fees: Camping

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Potable Water
  • Fire Rings
  • Tent Campsites
  • Campsite - Reservable
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms - Flush
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible

Links: https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/fruitacampground.htm

Getting There

Navigate to 38.282433, -111.247856.

Location

Closest City or Region: Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Coordinates: 38.282433, -111.247856

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March 15, 2013 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Troop 601,

Story

The 12 & 13-year-old scouts from Troop 601 camped at the Capitol Reef Campground for their March 2013 scout campout. I tagged along as a volunteer chaperone. We hiked to Hickman Bridge on Friday night and up Cohab Canyon on Saturday.

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