Year-round reservations announced for Capitol Reef campground [Video]

TORREY, Utah — Beginning on Oct. 15, 2024, reservations for the Capitol Reef Fruita Campground will be available year-round.

Previously, a reservation system was only in place between March 1 and Oct. 31. The rest of the year, sites were available on a first-come, first-served basis.

A press release from the NPS said that reservations will be available up to six months in advance through the government’s reservation website.

Guests can reserve up to 14 days of camping between March 1 and Nov. 30, per the NPS website. Between Dec. 1 and Feb. 28, campers can reserve up to 30 days.

If guests decide to plan a last-minute trip, they can also reserve one of the 71 sites when they arrive. Wi-Fi is available at the Capitol Reef Visitor Center.