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luckyduck_307

I really enjoyed this portion of Capitol Reef. It was quite beautiful and full of wildlife. Interesting to see how people carved a life for themselves in this place.

stephgunary

Visited this historic museum and shop in October when all the colours on the trees were just glorious. An idyllic spot with the River Fremont running through the valley. The pies are a must from the Gifford House. We got there early and our Strawberry and Rhubarb pie was still warm - freshly baked that morning and was absolutely delicious. If you are visiting Capitol Reef, do drop in to Fruita if you can.....

Watsoncrew

The Fruita section of Capitol Reef is really great. Apples were in season when we were there. We walked into the orchards and just picked them off the trees and enjoyed eating them in a truly beautiful environment. Nice place for a picnic beside the river. Just can't say enough about how much we enjoyed Capitol Reef!

FamilyIsEverything

Incredible Campground and Picnic Area. The Picnic area is right next to the river and also some orchards for picking fruit

AZkteach

I felt like I was stepping back in time when I arrived. I could just feel the history of the early Mormon settlers in their apple orchards, school and Gifford House. I bought a small weaving loom because I've always wanted to try making rag rugs and they had such cute ones there. I also bought a yummy pie, salsa and scones for lunch later that day hiking at Arches National Park. We also picked a bag of apples (... there's a place to pay.) I'm going to recommend this for friends with young children. The campground with orchards and a river nearby, lots of places to hike, etc. would be great for families!

funsters3

The Fruita Historic District within Capitol Reef National Park was such a treat that we didn't expect when we visited. There are several historic buildings...a school, blacksmith shop, barn, and Gifford House as well as orchards of apples, pears and...I think...peaches (didn't see those). You can wander through and pick your own fruit. What you eat in the orchard is free. Any that you bring out is only $1.25 per pound. There's a beautiful park in the middle of it all. And, you'll see deer and wild turkeys wandering through. The orchards were peaceful and beautiful and the pears were the best we've ever had....the apples were good too. The Gifford House offers fresh baked pies and Scottish scones daily that can sell out...go early!...as well as jams, jellies, handmade items and so much more. There is a campground that is first come/first serve near the Gifford House. A wonderful, beautiful, peaceful, non-crowded, fun place to visit. I can't wait to go back!

stillhall

There's a small school building, many orchards, and the sense of wonder at the places that people settled and tried to make a living.in. The orchards are you-pick, and there are some petroglyphs nearby.

Deguida

Stop to see the river and the deer grazing in the open spaces. Give it a four because it was crowded and there is only one small toilet facility.

arlened585

They have orchards where you pick the fruit. At the visitors center they tell you what is ripe at the orchard. They provide poles and ladders for you to use. The fruit is free that you eat immediately. They have scales to weigh any other fruit that you take and you pay by the pound. It was fun to walk in the orchard and find pears and apples to eat. There are all kinds of fruit so something is ripe at different times of the year.

Happy2Travel00

This is a must!!! Beautiful place to camp. Campgrounds are quiet, clean and great walking distance to hikes. Great for family or cpls. Cheap place for as beautiful as it is. The only downfall is no showers.

Travel83_13

lovely green little spot with historic (by american standards at least!) buildings and shops, horses and deer roaming around. a lovely spot for a picnic and to camp if youre lucky enough to get a spot

3brandij

This was such a cool place to visit! It was near our cabin in Torrey. The small mormon farmhouse was delightful with snacks and home made jams, bread, etc. The fruit orchard was neat to see as well. Just a cool spot to check out with your kids

Hayduke

The beautiful grass campground is the center of much history. The hiking from here is excellent and you can start some hikes right from here. This is an amazingly peaceful place, and an oasis in the desert.

LovetheRockies01

Camped here for three nights and hiked every day. The campground was great, even for tents, the facilities are very nice and clean, the hosts were some of the best and kindest I have encountered...they finished their service this July. There's so much history and wildlife here. Will definitely drive the 2000 miles back!

ARod74

We stayed at the Fruita Campground at Capitol Reef NP. I've paid more per night at less appealing campgrounds. $10 per night, the campground was beautiful (grass!!), flush bathrooms that were cleaned twice a day. I would recommend this campground!