Capitol Reef Group Campground

Name: Capitol Reef Group Campground campsite availability snapshot
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251709

When Capitol Reef Group Campground reopens

Capitol Reef Group Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.

Openings · last 7 days

Openings · last 30 days

Openings · last 90 days

Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 26, 2026 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 39 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 26, 2026): 2 open for online reservation · 27 reserved · 10 unavailable (cause unspecified).

Where the open windows are

94.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2 of 39 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 26, 2026

Not open online94.9%

Open site-nights2 / 39

Reserved (of online inventory)27 / 29

Weekday openings1

Weekend openings1

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1 fall on weekdays and 1 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026

October shows no online availability. 0 of 26 tracked site-nights are open there — 20 reserved, 6 unavailable.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 site

Window	Night	Status
Labor Day	SAT Sep 5	None open
	SUN Sep 6	None open
	MON Sep 7	None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open site-nights · tracked window

Site	Open site-nights
Group Site	2

This site currently has 2 site-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot

Next open dateSun · Sep 20

October0 of 26 · no online availability

The next bookable night is Sep 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

2 open site-nights across 1 site at Capitol Reef Group Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 1 2-night opening where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site Group Site .

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 27 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft.

All 1 site with current availability

Site	Max RV	Hookups	Open site-nights	Longest run	Dates
Group Site	27 ft	None	2	2 nights	Sep 20, Sep 21

About Capitol Reef Group Campground

Overview

Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles (160 km).

The Fruita Campground area is located one mile south of the visitor center and is often described as an oasis within the desert. The Group Campsite is near Loop C of the Fruita Campground. It is a semi-shaded, grassy campsite and is located in the Fruita Historic District of the park.

Recreation

Walk to historic inscriptions on the Capitol Gorge Trail and stroll the Goosenecks Trail. Visitors looking for longer trails can visit our Trail Guide and perhaps explore Cohab Canyon, Chimney Rock, and Cassidy Arch.

Enjoy the geology and view the Fremont Culture Petroglyphs along Hwy 24. In addition, the Scenic Drive will introduce you to the fascinating cultural and geological history of Capitol Reef National Park. The drive includes a portion of the original road through the Waterpocket Fold. The road passes through parts of the Fruita Historic District and follows the western faces of the Waterpocket Fold, and spur roads allow exploration into beautiful Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge.

Check at the Visitor Center for a current schedule of interpretive programs, which may include geology talks, Fremont culture talks, evening programs, star gazing, moonwalks, and geology hikes. Stop in at Ripple Rock Nature Center to experience interactive exhibits, games, activities, and free educational programs.

Wander through the historic Fruita Orchards and pick fresh fruit when in season. The orchards contain approximately 3,100 trees including cherry, apricot, peach, pear, apple, plum, mulberry, almond, and walnut.

Discover Mormon pioneer history at the historic Gifford Homestead store and museum.

Facilities

Sheltered picnic areas are provided at the group campsite and there is a large grassy area for tents and activities. Campers will enjoy the fire pit for relaxing evenings around the campfire and the above-ground grill for cooking. Amenities also include restrooms with flush toilets, a utility sink, drinking fountain and potable water faucets centrally located. There is no electricity available.

Natural Features

At Fruita Group site, large deciduous trees provide a shaded setting among beautiful and striking red rock cliffs. The group site sits adjacent to the Fremont River at approximately 5,500 feet (1676 m) elevation and is surrounded by unique historic orchards.

Nearby, the Waterpocket Fold defines Capitol Reef National Park. The varied topography, geology, elevations, and precipitation patterns along the fold have resulted in a diversity of microhabitats and niches for plant species to inhabit. Seventeen geologic formations are exposed within the Waterpocket Fold, each with unique combinations of minerals, soil types, aspect and slope.

Nearby Attractions

The group site is a short walk from the main campground, amphitheater, picnic areas, hiking trails, the historic Gifford house and orchards.

1 monitored siteRVs up to 27 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 40

Getting there

Traveling westbound on Interstate 70 : Take Utah State Highway 24 west towards Hanksville (exit 149). Stay on Highway 24 for 80 miles (129 km) to reach the park Visitor Center. Traveling on Interstate 15: Take US Highway 50 east at Scipio (exit 188) towards Salina for 30 miles (48 km). At the junction with Utah State Highway 89/259, turn right (south) and travel 8 miles (13 km). Turn left (east) onto Utah State Highway 24 towards Sigurd. Continue on Highway 24 for 82 miles (132 km) to reach the park Visitor Center.

Hc 70 Box 15, Torrey, UT 84775(435)425-4172(MON-THUR) OR (435)425-3791(FRI-SUN)

CampingDay Use AreaHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteInterpretive Programs

View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗

03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251709 · facility + sites

Photo gallery

Roll CS-251709 · Capitol Reef Group Campground · Torrey UT10 frames · facility + sites

Capitol Reef National Park at Capitol Reef Group Campground — Capitol Reef Group Campground · facilityFR-01

A paved road. To the right side there is desert fauna and a brown sign reading: "Loop C *right arrow* Amphitheater *right arrow* Group Area *right arrow*". To the left side is a fence and some trees. There is a brown-red color hill against a blue sky in the background. at Capitol Reef Group Campground — Capitol Reef Group Campground · facilityFR-02

A grassy area. A couple of trees are in the area. A pavilion with picnic tables is in the background. at Capitol Reef Group Campground — Capitol Reef Group Campground · facilityFR-03

A paved road. There are fences on either side of the road. On the left side of the road there are many trees at Capitol Reef Group Campground — Capitol Reef Group Campground · facilityFR-04

A large tree is in front of a white picnic table. A brown pavilion is to the left, a white picnic table is underneath it and the picnic table is on top of concrete. A grassy area with many trees are in the background. at Capitol Reef Group Campground — Capitol Reef Group Campground · facilityFR-05

An apricot tree with red cliffs and Pendleton barn in the background at Capitol Reef Group Campground — Capitol Reef Group Campground · facilityFR-06

A dirt road. There are dumpsters at the end of the road. There is desert fauna off to the right side of the road. There are many trees in the background. at Capitol Reef Group Campground — Capitol Reef Group Campground · facilityFR-07

A grassy field with a few trees. A pavilion is in the background. at Capitol Reef Group Campground — Capitol Reef Group Campground · facilityFR-08

A paved road splits into two directions. The right split then again splits into two directions. Before the first split there is a brown sign reading as follows "Loop C *left arrow* Amphitheater *up arrow* Group Area *right arrow" in smaller print underneath "Group Area" is reads "Reservation only". There are many trees and a couple deer in the background. at Capitol Reef Group Campground — Capitol Reef Group Campground · facilityFR-09

Group Site at Capitol Reef Group Campground — Group SiteFR-10

FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Capitol Reef Group Campground?

Reservations for Capitol Reef Group Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 94.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 2 of 39 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

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How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 11:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Capitol Reef Group Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Which sites at Capitol Reef Group Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 27 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Capitol Reef Group Campground?

September 2026, with 2 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 13.

When is the next open date at Capitol Reef Group Campground?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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