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Fruita Orchards

An activity in Fruita, Capitol Reef, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Jun–Oct.

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Fruita Orchards in Fruita, Capitol Reef
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Why go

Historic orchards where you can pick cherries, apricots, peaches and apples in season.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Capitol Reef, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Gifford Homestead and Fremont Petroglyphs.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Fruita
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Jun–Oct

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Capitol Reef, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gifford Homestead

    Restored pioneer farmhouse selling small fruit pies and cinnamon rolls.

    Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Fremont Petroglyphs

    Boardwalk along Highway 24 with Fremont-culture rock art figures.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Capitol Reef Visitor Center

    Orientation, trail maps and info on the Waterpocket Fold geology.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Hickman Bridge Trail

    Two-mile round trip to a 133-ft natural bridge with views of Capitol Dome.

    Outdoors · 1.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Cassidy Arch Trail

    Steep 3.4-mile round trip up to a large arch you can stand above.

    Activity · 2.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Scenic Drive

    Paved road south along the Waterpocket Fold's cliffs; small entrance fee.

    Sight · 2.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Fruita Orchards is a stop on our Utah Mighty Five route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Capitol Reef

Fruita Orchards is our only activity pick in Capitol Reef; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Capitol Reef guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Capitol Reef run from 42°F in December to 92°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Fruita Orchards itself, we suggest: Jun–Oct.

Modelled monthly averages for Capitol Reef from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Capitol Reef weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Fruita Orchards, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
UT-24, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
Coordinates
38.28811, -111.24815
Destination
Capitol Reef, Utah

Fruita Orchards: quick answers

How much time do you need at Fruita Orchards?

Plan on about an hour at Fruita Orchards. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Fruita Orchards?

Our pick: Jun–Oct. Insider tip: Check the fruit hotline/visitor center for which orchards are open.

Where is Fruita Orchards?

Fruita Orchards is at UT-24, Torrey, UT 84775, USA, in Fruita. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Fruita Orchards?

Fruita Orchards appears on Utah Mighty Five, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Capitol Reef.

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