Campgrounds in Rocky Mountain National Park

by Jesse Speer

by Rocky Mountain National Park

by Michael Hodges

Moraine Park and Timber Creek are open year-round. There are no electric, water or sewer hookups at any camp sites in the National Park. Full hookups are available at nearby RV parks. Campground stays are limited to seven nights June - September and 14 nights at the year-round campgrounds the rest of the year.

Campers are encouraged to purchase firewood in the area where they are camping. Out-of-state firewood is discouraged as it may hold harmful insects which could spread to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Reservations for summer camping in Moraine Park and Glacier Basin can be made up to six months ahead. To make reservations call toll-free 877-444-6777 (International callers 518-885-3639) or reserve on-line.

Aspenglen Campground

Aspenglen on Fall River has 54 sites open mid-May to mid-September, Campsites are first-come, first-served, and fill on most summer days. There are no electric, water or sewer hookups at the sites. Length limit: 30 ft motor homes & trailers. It's on US Route 34... [more]

Timber Creek Campground

Timber Creek Campground is open year-round on US Route 34 about eight miles east of the Grand Lake entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The 98 sites are first-come, first-served; reservatons are not accepted. Water to the campground is on from late May through September but here are no electric,... [more]

Moraine Park Campground

Moraine Park Campground open year-round, is 2.5 miles south of the Beaver Meadow Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park on Bear Lake Road. 245 sites. Reservations are recommended for stays between Memorial Weekend and the end of September. The rest of the year is first-come, first-served and reservatons are... [more]

Hermit Park

This newly acquired Larimer County Open Space is 1,362 acres surrounded by Roosevelt National Forest. It's 2 miles southeast of the town of Estes Park on U.S. Highway 36. Hiking trails, wetlands, horseback riding, mountain biking, picnicking and camping facilities are available. The park... [more]

Longs Peak Campground

Longs Peak is a year-round, tents-only campground with 26 sites located nine miles south of Estes Park on Route 7. No reservations are taken. Camping fee $20/site/night when water is on, mid May to mid-September; $14/site/night when water is off. Download and print the Longs... [more]

Glacier Basin Campground

Glacier Basin is 6 miles south of the Beaver Meadow Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park on Bear Lake Road. 150 sites are open from late May til early September. Reservations are recommended. Expect the campground to fill by early afternoon everyday in July and August, and weekends in... [more]

Park Frontcountry Camping Brochure to download and print.
RV Parks & Campgrounds in Estes Park and Grand Lake
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