News Release

Fruita Campground Soon Reservable Year Round

Date: October 2, 2024

TORREY, Utah — Starting October 15, all campsites in Fruita Campground will be reservable year-round, up to six months in advance. Just like during the peak season (March 1- October 31), campsites will be reservable on Recreation.gov for the winter season as well (November 1 to February 28).

Planners and non-planners rejoice! This change to Fruita Campground’s winter reservation policy should appeal to everyone. On October 15, all dates through the winter will be open to reserve.

Are you a person who goes with the flow and likes to have some flexibility? Don’t worry--you’re still in luck. Fruita Campground is quiet during the winter season; if you visit without a prior reservation, you should be able to easily find an available site and book it when you arrive. Planning to stay in Fruita Campground on December 31st to ring in the New Year? Great! You can reserve a site ahead of time, or when you arrive. 

How is this process different than before?  
Previously during the winter, Fruita Campground operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers could only secure a site once they arrived in Fruita Campground the night they planned to camp. Campers would then pay for the site using a fee envelope and place the envelope into a fee canister.  

So how exactly do I register for a site in the Winter Season?  
Instead of finding an empty site and paying with an envelope, you will go to recreation.gov, or use the recreation.gov app, to search for available sites at the Fruita Campground. Once you select your preferred site, follow the instructions to finish securing and paying for the site. It’s that easy!

What are some other important things to note about the change?  

• Loop C closes during the winter season due to a risk of freezing pipes in the Loop C bath house. The bath house will close in mid-November and the loop will close to camping December 1.

• While Loop C is closed in the winter season, generators are allowed in Loops A & B, 8 am-10 am and 5 pm-7 pm. The rest of the year, generators are only allowed in Loop C.

• Fruita Campground will no longer accept payment by cash or check.

• If you are reserving a campsite in the park, Wi-Fi is available at the Visitor Center, and coming soon, at the Loop A kiosk.

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