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Rocky Mountain National Park Campgrounds
Rocky Mountain National Park
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park CO 80517-839, 970-586-1206
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Special Topics: Mountains · Recreation Activities: Auto Touring ·
Biking · Camping · Climbing · Educational Programs · Fishing ·
Hiking · Horseback Riding · Wilderness Area · Wildlife Viewing · Snow Skiing
Camping Areas
Aspenglen
Open
Approximately May 24-September 30
Phone
Information: 970-586-1206
Details
The campground has 54 sites situated along Fall River just inside the Fall River Entrance on US Rt. 34, 5 miles west of the town of Estes Park. Fee is $20 per site per night.
Glacier Basin
Open
May 24-September 10
Reservations
Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP
Phone
970-586-1206
Details
Located 7 miles west of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center off of the Bear Lake Rd. Most sites are in a lodgepole pine forest. Glacier Creek runs near the campground. Good hiking trails are easily accessed from the campground. The camping fee is $20 per night per site. Group camping is also available. Reservations are accepted for camping from May to September. Reservations are recommended. For further information, call, call 1-800-365-2267. For a map click on "More" below.
Longs Peak
Open All Year
Phone
Information: 970-586-1206
Details
Nestled near the trailhead to Longs Peak, the campground's 26 sites are for tents only on a first come/first served basis. During summer, the nightly camping fee is $20. During July and August, most campers rise early to hike the Longs Peak Trail. During the fall, winter, and spring, when no water is available, the fee is $14. There is a seven night stay limit during the summer; fourteen nights during the winter.
Moraine Park
Open All Year
Reservations
Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP
Phone
Information: 970-586-1206
Details
Moraine Park Campground is open year 'round. It is located off of the Bear Lake Rd., 2 1/2 miles from the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Sites are mostly in a ponderosa pine forest and look out over Moraine Park, a large meadow area with the Big Thompson River flowing through. During the summer, the fee is $20. During spring, fall, and winter, when no water is available at the campground, the fee is $14. Reservations are accepted for camping from May to Oct. Reservations are recommended. For further information, call, call 1-800-365-2267. For a map click on "More" below.
Timber Creek
Open All Year
Phone
Information: 970-586-1206
Details
The campground is open throughout the year. The 98 sites are set on high ground looking out over the Kawuneeche Valley and the Colorado River. Fishing and hiking are readily accessible. Moose regularly visit the valley, along with elk and mule deer. During the summer, the fee is $20 per site per night. During the winter and spring, when no water is available at the campground, the fee is $14 per night per site.
Lodging Options
Additional Information
Getting There
Plane
Denver International Airport
Car
Via U.S. routes 34, 36 from the east through Estes Park, Colorado and from from I-70 and U.S. Rt. 40. to U.S. Rt.34 through Granby and Grand Lake,
Public Transportation
Amtrak at Granby, then via a private shuttle service to the park.
Getting Around
Private transportation is needed, except for a shuttle bus in the Moraine Park and Bear Lake areas during the peak summer season - June through Labor Day.
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