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Fruita Campground

38.2828° N / 111.2475° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 7148 detected openings this week65 monitored sites

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Campsite Sniper detected 148 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-272245

When Fruita Campground reopens

Fruita Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
148
Openings · last 30 days
746
Openings · last 90 days
1,079

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
04080120160200178137157138138162169MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 1,079

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 1,079 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
025507510088986466635277556059515164000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · MT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 09:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 186 of 1,079 detected openings (17.2%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 2DMEDIAN · 5 DAYS OUTP75 · 12D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–12 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
014  312.9%
022  302.8%
030  292.7%
057  292.7%
068  262.4%

Site 014 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 31. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 65 monitored sites

Of the 11,895 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 6,029 open for online reservation · 3,763 reserved · 2,103 closed.

Where the open windows are

49.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 6,029 of 11,895 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online49.3%
Open site-nights6,029 / 11,895
Reserved (of online inventory)3,763 / 9,792
Weekday openings3,503
Weekend openings2,526

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 3,503 fall on weekdays and 2,526 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
05001,0001,5002,0009941,2871,3131,1591,00324330NOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

January holds the most room. 1,313 of 2,015 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 65 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2631Open
FRI Nov 2731Open
SAT Nov 2851Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 2441Open
FRI Dec 2541Open
New YearTHU Dec 3138Open
FRI Jan 143Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 23 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 40 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 38 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
026  154
046  152
043  151
044  150
045  146

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendSat · Nov 7

The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 7. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

6,029 open site-nights across 64 sites at Fruita Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 344 2-night, 237 3-night, 131 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 026.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 52 ft. 58 sites take 25 ft, 29 sites take 35 ft, 22 sites take 40 ft. 7 sites of 65 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.

Showing 60 of 64 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
02629 ftNone154118 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +142 more
046Not recordedNone152134 nightsNov 2, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +140 more
043Not recordedNone151130 nightsNov 2, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +139 more
044Not recordedNone150134 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +138 more
045Not recordedNone14672 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +134 more
03543 ftNone145111 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +133 more
047Not recordedNone140112 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +128 more
05027 ftNone138127 nightsNov 4, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +126 more
04831 ftNone136130 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +124 more
02028 ftNone135122 nightsNov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +123 more
03737 ftNone135112 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +123 more
02240 ftNone13489 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +122 more
03428 ftNone134100 nightsNov 5, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +122 more
04130 ftNone134124 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +122 more
02132 ftNone133110 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 25 +121 more
03934 ftNone133128 nightsNov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23 +121 more
02434 ftNone13298 nightsNov 4, Nov 7, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +120 more
00532 ftNone130107 nightsNov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 +118 more
01929 ftNone130122 nightsNov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +118 more
02536 ftNone13098 nightsNov 3, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +118 more
01533 ftNone129110 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +117 more
03830 ftNone128104 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +116 more
01428 ftNone12693 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +114 more
03236 ftNone12653 nightsNov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25 +114 more
04034 ftNone126109 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2 +114 more
01330 ftNone124104 nightsNov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +112 more
02332 ftNone124122 nightsNov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25 +112 more
02730 ftNone12142 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 21 +109 more
01238 ftNone11962 nightsNov 9, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 21, Nov 23, Nov 24 +107 more
04935 ftNone11982 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +107 more
01850 ftNone11859 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 25 +106 more
03326 ftNone11771 nightsNov 3, Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 14, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +105 more
00436 ftNone11678 nightsNov 9, Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 26 +104 more
01643 ftNone11591 nightsNov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +103 more
01729 ftNone11570 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +103 more
03629 ftNone11566 nightsNov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2 +103 more
04232 ftNone11240 nightsNov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2 +100 more
02830 ftNone10742 nightsNov 9, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4 +95 more
01131 ftNone10546 nightsNov 7, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2 +93 more
03042 ftNone9844 nightsNov 9, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 17, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +86 more
03128 ftNone9539 nightsNov 11, Nov 17, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 23, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +83 more
02928 ftNone8120 nightsNov 27, Nov 28, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 12 +69 more
01030 ftNone8032 nightsNov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 9 +68 more
056Not recordedNone5216 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +40 more
05945 ftNone4618 nightsNov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +34 more
055Not recordedNone4514 nightsNov 2, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +33 more
06045 ftNone4516 nightsNov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +33 more
05848 ftNone3818 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +26 more
05750 ftNone3712 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +25 more
06430 ftNone3616 nightsNov 2, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +24 more
05447 ftNone3514 nightsNov 2, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +23 more
06242 ftNone3514 nightsNov 2, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +23 more
05340 ftNone3111 nightsNov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 +19 more
06647 ftNone2911 nightsNov 9, Nov 10, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27 +17 more
06129 ftNone2614 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 24, Nov 28, Mar 1, 2027, Mar 2, 2027, Mar 3, 2027, Mar 4, 2027 +14 more
07045 ftNone268 nightsNov 2, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +14 more
07148 ftNone259 nightsNov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 28 +13 more
05142 ftNone245 nightsNov 5, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 28, Mar 1, 2027, Mar 2, 2027 +12 more
05242 ftNone249 nightsNov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Mar 1, 2027, Mar 2, 2027, Mar 3, 2027 +12 more
06347 ftNone247 nightsNov 13, Nov 14, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 23, Nov 24, Mar 1, 2027, Mar 2, 2027, Mar 3, 2027, Mar 4, 2027, Mar 9, 2027 +12 more

About Fruita 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 has 71 sites. 65 sites are reservable year round- there are no longer first come, first serve sites any time of year . Sites 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 are used as administrative sites. Sites 14, 24, and 63 are accessible sites with electrical hookups. From March 1 through Thanksgiving weekend, generators are only permitted in Loop C during generator hours.

Recreation

Walk to historic inscriptions on the Capitol Gorge Trail and stroll the Goosenecks Trail or longer trails such as Cohab Canyon, Chimney Rock, and Cassidy Arch. Check out our Trail Guide to explore your options. 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.

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

The Fruita Campground has 71 sites. 65 sites are reservable year round. Sites 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 are used as administrative sites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring (except sites 7, 48 and 50, which only have an above ground grill). There is a RV dump and potable water fill station near the entrance to Loops A and B. Restrooms have running water and flush toilets, but no showers.

Accessible campsites are located adjacent to restrooms.

Campsites have no individual water or sewage hookups. There are no electrical hookups (except accessible sites 14, 24, and 63). Electrical hookups at these sites are for required medical devices only.

There are no first-come, first-served sites during reservation season. A Fruita Campground map (PDF) is available on the park website.

Natural Features

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

Nearby Attractions

The Fruita campground is adjacent to the Fremont River and is a short walk from the group site, amphitheater, picnic areas, hiking trails, the historic Gifford house and orchards.

65 monitored sitesRVs up to 52 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

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) OR EMAIL CARE_FEES@NPS.GOV
CampingClimbingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteInterpretive ProgramsWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Fruita Campground?

Reservations for Fruita Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 6,029 of 11,895 tracked site-nights are currently open (50.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1,079 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?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 Fruita Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 148 site-date openings at Fruita Campground in the last 7 days, 746 over 30 days and 1,079 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Fruita Campground?

237 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 026. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Fruita Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

29 of the 65 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 52 ft. 58 of those 65 sites have a recorded maximum length and 7 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at Fruita Campground?

January 2027, with 1,313 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 2,015.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Fruita Campground?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-12 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Fruita Campground?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Nov 7. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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