Primitive
There are two primitive camping spots in the park, each offering a picnic table, fire grate, and pit toilet. Neither site has running water or other amenities. Both are first-come, first-served and do not require a fee.
Cathedral Valley Campground.
Located on the cathedral valley loop road about 36 miles from the visitor center. there are 6 sites.
Cedar Mesa Campground.
Located on the notom-bullfrog road about 35 south of highway 24. there are 5 sites.
backcountry
It is recommended to camp at least 1/2 mile away from an established trail or road. Open fires are not allowed. Cooking must be done with a portable stove. A free backcountry permit must be acquired from the visitor center. Rangers at the visitor center can also help plan a trip and recommend favorite camping spots.
Fruita campground.
Located one mile south of the visitor's center on the main road. 71 sites. there are nearby bathrooms with running water, picnic table, fire pit, rv dump station, a nearby amphitheater with ranger talks almost every night in the summer season, and a bordering apple and pear tree grove. when the trees are bearing fruit, deer will wander into the grove every night and eat fallen fruit. campers can safely view the wild animals at a distance, but it is not recommended to go any closer than 30 feet, as mothers can charge humans if they perceive a threat. $10 dollars a night, first-come, first-served, maximum of 7 people per site.