Capitol Reef Group Campground
Capitol Reef National Park — riverside, hiking
Location: Torrey, UT, UT
Price: From $125 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
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Located in the heart of Capitol Reef National Park's red rock country, this group campsite is situated near Loop C of the Fruita Campground, described as a semi-shaded, grassy oasis within the desert. The campground offers access to historic sites, hiking, interpretive programs, and day use areas within the park.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Hopi Chipmunk, Rock Squirrel, Northern Pygmy-Owl, Yellow-breasted Chat, Plateau Fence Lizard, and Western Whiptail present within 8km
Insider tips for Capitol Reef Group Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Located one mile south of the visitor center for easy access to park amenities Bring a self-contained RV as hookups are not available at most sites
Skip Capitol Reef Group Campground if: You need full RV hookups — no hookups available. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Capitol Reef Group Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Fruita — Capitol Reef NP (Capitol Reef National Park, UT), Singletree (Highway 12, UT), Lower Bowns (Loa, UT), Rosebud Atv (Loa, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Capitol Reef Group Campground
Cell signal at Capitol Reef Group Campground (Torrey, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Located one mile south of the visitor center for easy access to park amenities
Bring a self-contained RV as hookups are not available at most sites
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Capitol Reef National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Capitol Reef National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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