Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park Camping
in February

Booking Fruita Campground — Capitol Reef National Park in February

Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a February trip, the booking window opens in September. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, check the booking system directly for cancellations, or book a cabin or vacation rental nearby.

What to Expect in February

Mild and uncrowded, with wildflowers starting late in the month. Easy to reserve.

Park Highlights

• ✓Historic Fruita orchards you can walk (and pick fruit from in season)
• ✓Shaded by mature cottonwood trees along the Fremont River
• ✓Walking distance to the Gifford Homestead
• ✓Near the Capitol Reef Scenic Drive and petroglyph panels
• ✓Green, grassy oasis setting unlike anywhere else in the park
• ✓Mule deer are common visitors right in camp

Tips

• →Loop A has the only electric hookups in the park (just 3 sites), so book those specifically if you need power
• →The orchards are open to walk through, and self-pick fruit is allowed in season when marked
• →Sites are close together with minimal privacy — bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper
• →Torrey has the nearest gas, groceries, and restaurants outside the park