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NPS•Torrey, UT•15.5h from Austin
Capitol Reef NP — Fruita Campground
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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.
Fee
$25/nt
Hookups
No hookups
Trailer
Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)
Cell Signal
Poor
Water
On-site
Toilets
Yes
Best Season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Max Length
52 ft
Highlights
- ▶ Most trailer-friendly NPS campground in Utah — 65 sites with concrete pads and 52-ft max; plenty of room for truck + trailer
- ▶ Pick fruit from 3,000 pioneer orchard trees during harvest (summer–fall) — pay by the pound at the honor station
- ▶ Fremont Culture petroglyphs and the Waterpocket Fold dark sky are walkable from camp
Planning Notes
Dump station near Loop A/B. No hookups. 65 reservable sites. Year-round. Far less competitive than Zion or Bryce. From Austin: ~15.5 hrs via I-10 W to US-285 N.
Contact: (435) 425-3791
Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.