Fruita Campground
- The 71 site Fruita campground is the only developed campground in the park, offering picnic tables, fire rings, restrooms, water and a dump station. A $25 nightly fee is charged. It is open year-round. Campsites are reservable year-round; visit www.recreation.gov to make a reservation. Reservations are accepted 6 months ahead of time. The busy season is mid March through October when the campground is typically fully booked. In the winter, there is less demand and it is easy to secure a campsite.
- The campground is nestled in a valley surrounded by red sandstone cliffs on one side and a mesa on the other. The boundary of the campground is defined by the Fremont River, a pasture, the Scenic Drive, and apricot and apple orchards. There are three loops. Each is paved and provides access to campsites. The campground is shaded by plentiful trees and a bathroom building is in the center of the A loop and B loop. The C loop bathroom is on the outside of the loop and a path next to this bathroom leads to the campground amphitheater.
Group Campsite
- The Group Campsite is a secluded site located near the Fruita Campground. It may be reserved through www.recreation.gov. The Group Campsite is reservable on a 12-month rolling basis starting the day of arrival. For example, on April 20, 2021 campsite availability will be released through April 20, 2022. This change is designed to allow the users greater flexibility with their bookings needs.
Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground
- About 36 miles (57.9 km) from the visitor center, this primitive, no-fee campground has six (6) sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is a pit toilet, but no water available. The campground is open year-round, but could be inaccessible due to weather. Visitors should check road conditions with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center (or call the information line) prior to planning an overnight stay. The campground is at approximately 7,000 feet (2,133 m) in elevation, in the Pinyon/Juniper-clad foothills of Thousand Lake Mountain. No reservations; first-come, first-served.
Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground
- This primitive, no-fee campground has five (5) sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is also a pit toilet, but no water is available. The campground is open year-round, but visitors should check with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center for road conditions prior to planning an overnight stay. No reservations; first-come, first-served.