Capitol Reef Group Campground
Capitol Reef Group Campground is a national park campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 38.27915, -111.25139
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (435)425-4172(MON-THUR) OR (435)425-3791(FRI-SUN)
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Capitol Reef Group 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 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. It is a semi-shaded, grassy campsite and is located in the Fruita Historic District of the park. Recreation Walk to historic inscriptions on the Capitol Gorge Trail and stroll the Goosenecks Trail. Visitors looking for longer trails can visit our Trail Guide and perhaps explore Cohab Canyon, Chimney Rock, and Cassidy Arch. 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. Stop in at Ripple Rock Nature C
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 288 designated routes (184 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Campsite | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $125 | — |
| Fruita Campground | National park campground | 0.3 mi | $25 | — |
| Fruita Campground | National park campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Fremont River Cua Dispersed | National forest camping area | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Wonderland RV Park | RV park | 8.4 mi | — | — |
| Zedds Meadow Cua Dispered | National forest camping area | 8.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.