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Fruita Campground

38.2828° N / 111.2475° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Oct 28Next open weekend Oct 30174 detected openings this week65 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 174 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
174
Openings · last 30 days
195
Openings · last 90 days
195

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
01020304037233525253812MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 195

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 195 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
051015202514142319151722000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · MT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 21:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 45 of 195 detected openings (23.1%). 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 · 5DMEDIAN · 12 DAYS OUTP75 · 29.5D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 12 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–29.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
067  178.7%
052  147.2%
053  105.1%
046  94.6%
050  94.6%

Site 067 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 17. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 65 monitored sites

Of the 11,895 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 6,102 open for online reservation · 3,738 reserved · 2,055 closed.

Where the open windows are

48.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 6,102 of 11,895 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online48.7%
Open site-nights6,102 / 11,895
Reserved (of online inventory)3,738 / 9,840
Weekday openings3,528
Weekend openings2,574

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 3,528 fall on weekdays and 2,574 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
05001,0001,5002,0000 OPEN301,3181,2961,2991,164995SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

September shows no online availability. 0 of 845 tracked site-nights are open there — 831 reserved, 14 closed.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 65 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2647Open
FRI Nov 2752Open
SAT Nov 2858Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 2441Open
FRI Dec 2541Open
New YearTHU Dec 3139Open
FRI Jan 142Open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 45 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 41 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 39 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
043  142
047  142
026  141
045  141
044  140

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 Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateWed · Oct 28
Next open weekendFri · Oct 30
September0 of 845 · no online availability

The next bookable night is Oct 28; the first open weekend starts Oct 30. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

6,102 open site-nights across 64 sites at Fruita Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 211 2-night, 179 3-night, 131 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 28 at site 045.

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
043Not recordedNone142142 nightsOct 29, Oct 30, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9 +130 more
047Not recordedNone142142 nightsOct 29, Oct 30, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9 +130 more
02629 ftNone141139 nightsOct 28, Oct 29, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10 +129 more
045Not recordedNone14171 nightsOct 28, Oct 29, Oct 30, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8 +129 more
044Not recordedNone140140 nightsOct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11 +128 more
01929 ftNone138136 nightsNov 1, Nov 2, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +126 more
02240 ftNone138138 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +126 more
046Not recordedNone138136 nightsNov 1, Nov 2, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +126 more
05027 ftNone137133 nightsNov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +125 more
03934 ftNone13679 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +124 more
04130 ftNone136133 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +124 more
02028 ftNone135126 nightsNov 1, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +123 more
03543 ftNone135132 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +123 more
03737 ftNone135123 nightsOct 28, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +123 more
04831 ftNone135133 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +123 more
00532 ftNone133125 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +121 more
01533 ftNone133116 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +121 more
01428 ftNone132111 nightsOct 30, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +120 more
03428 ftNone132118 nightsNov 2, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +120 more
03830 ftNone132132 nightsNov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +120 more
04935 ftNone13284 nightsOct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +120 more
00436 ftNone131115 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +119 more
02332 ftNone131128 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +119 more
02536 ftNone13198 nightsOct 28, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +119 more
02434 ftNone130120 nightsOct 28, Oct 31, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +118 more
04034 ftNone130116 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +118 more
01729 ftNone128116 nightsNov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +116 more
02132 ftNone128123 nightsOct 28, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23 +116 more
03236 ftNone127123 nightsNov 6, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 +115 more
01643 ftNone12695 nightsNov 4, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 24 +114 more
01330 ftNone125104 nightsOct 30, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +113 more
01238 ftNone12462 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +112 more
02730 ftNone12342 nightsOct 28, Nov 2, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +111 more
04232 ftNone12340 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +111 more
01850 ftNone12192 nightsNov 4, Nov 9, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +109 more
03629 ftNone119100 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
03326 ftNone11775 nightsNov 8, Nov 11, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23 +105 more
01131 ftNone11046 nightsNov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 16, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 23 +98 more
03042 ftNone10344 nightsNov 1, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 17, Nov 19, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4 +91 more
03128 ftNone10139 nightsNov 11, Nov 17, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 23, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3 +89 more
01030 ftNone9461 nightsNov 1, Nov 14, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 +82 more
02830 ftNone9330 nightsNov 9, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +81 more
02928 ftNone7321 nightsNov 1, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 8 +61 more
055Not recordedNone4419 nightsOct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 +32 more
05340 ftNone4219 nightsOct 31, Nov 1, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +30 more
06430 ftNone4119 nightsNov 3, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +29 more
06242 ftNone3919 nightsNov 3, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +27 more
05848 ftNone3821 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +26 more
05945 ftNone3719 nightsNov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +25 more
06347 ftNone3715 nightsNov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 13 +25 more
056Not recordedNone3524 nightsOct 30, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11 +23 more
06129 ftNone3519 nightsNov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +23 more
06045 ftNone3320 nightsNov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +21 more
06942 ftNone3317 nightsNov 7, Nov 8, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +21 more
07148 ftNone3314 nightsOct 28, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +21 more
05242 ftNone3014 nightsNov 5, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26 +18 more
06647 ftNone3014 nightsOct 31, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 +18 more
07045 ftNone3017 nightsNov 2, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +18 more
05142 ftNone2810 nightsNov 1, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 12, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +16 more
05447 ftNone2814 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +16 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. The remainder of the year, generators are allowed in Loops A and B 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. 6,102 of 11,895 tracked site-nights are currently open (51.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 195 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 Sep 18, 2026 15:19 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 174 site-date openings at Fruita Campground in the last 7 days, 195 over 30 days and 195 over the last 90.

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

179 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 28 at site 045. 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?

November 2026, with 1,318 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,950.

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

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 12 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-29.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Fruita Campground?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Oct 28 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 30. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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