About Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground
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Reviews (778)
What Guests Are Saying
Aspenglen Campground is praised for its beautiful setting, great location, and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and private, tree-lined sites. Many visitors appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and helpful rangers, making it a favorable spot for camping. However, some noted a lack of sufficient food storage boxes and limited access to trails and water nearby, but overall, the experience remains highly positive.
What Guests Are Saying
Aspenglen Campground is praised for its beautiful setting, great location, and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and private, tree-lined sites. Many visitors appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and helpful rangers, making it a favorable spot for camping. However, some noted a lack of sufficient food storage boxes and limited access to trails and water nearby, but overall, the experience remains highly positive.
Review Summary
Brandy W
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: C Loop
Our campsite was large and well maintained. The new bathroom was extremely nice. The older one was clean. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable for the most part. Very close to sheep lake, where we were able to view moose nightly. Plenty of deer and turkey wandering through our site.
The reason for the “3 star” or “good” rating is that the sites are very close together. You can hear the conversations of all the neighbors.
The second was that another camper brought an extremely unfriendly dog. One of my children was riding his bike on the road and her dog tried to attack him causing him to wreck. Thankfully it was leashed and he was scraped and bruised but no serious injuries. Several sites worth of campers witnessed the altercation. She then started screaming at him and told him he was no longer allowed on the public road. There were 4 families with children under 12 on our loop and she verbally assaulted all of the children. She told staff that my son tried to run over dog. The STAFF told him to ride his bike around another loop that could not be easily viewed from our site. And the STAFF told all the children to just stay off that section of the loop. I felt, that since the owner had admitted the dog was not friendly and it was a public road, the staff did not handle the situation appropriately. Especially since 4 families were inconvenienced over 1 aggressive dog/owner.
Christopher C
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: C Loop
Lovely spot. Relatively small wooded campground with some views of the surrounding mountains. Very quiet. I imagine it is a great spot to see wildlife, although we weren't there long enough. Our neighbors were regulars, were quite friendly, and they gave us some of their firewood since we got in too late to buy any.
MB H
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: B Loop
Wow. My experience here was amazing. I had checked all the FCFS campgrounds closer to my hike, and all were full, so I found myself over at Asplenglen! From the time I pulled over to check in, to departing I felt at home. A wonderful entrance drive, AMAZING STAFF!!! The woman behind the counter was really special, she had so much patience and kindness to share with me- I hope I see her again. My campsite was clean and right across from the bathrooms. The view just coming out of my tent in the morning was really something special. The only issue I had with this campground was the strict hours that firewood was sold. I had to cut my hike short just to make it back in time for the 5-7 window :/ I wish it could be sold at check in! Otherwise, I really enjoyed this campground.
Jeanne M
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: B, Loop: A Loop
We had a good trip to Aspenglen. The site was a good size and was set away from other sites. It was generally quiet and peaceful which we appreciated. The bathroom facilities were quite clean and the parking situation was fine. We would recommend Aspenglen for car camping.
Brandy W
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: C Loop
Our campsite was large and well maintained. The new bathroom was extremely nice. The older one was clean. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable for the most part. Very close to sheep lake, where we were able to view moose nightly. Plenty of deer and turkey wandering through our site.
The reason for the “3 star” or “good” rating is that the sites are very close together. You can hear the conversations of all the neighbors.
The second was that another camper brought an extremely unfriendly dog. One of my children was riding his bike on the road and her dog tried to attack him causing him to wreck. Thankfully it was leashed and he was scraped and bruised but no serious injuries. Several sites worth of campers witnessed the altercation. She then started screaming at him and told him he was no longer allowed on the public road. There were 4 families with children under 12 on our loop and she verbally assaulted all of the children. She told staff that my son tried to run over dog. The STAFF told him to ride his bike around another loop that could not be easily viewed from our site. And the STAFF told all the children to just stay off that section of the loop. I felt, that since the owner had admitted the dog was not friendly and it was a public road, the staff did not handle the situation appropriately. Especially since 4 families were inconvenienced over 1 aggressive dog/owner.
Christopher C
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: C Loop
Lovely spot. Relatively small wooded campground with some views of the surrounding mountains. Very quiet. I imagine it is a great spot to see wildlife, although we weren't there long enough. Our neighbors were regulars, were quite friendly, and they gave us some of their firewood since we got in too late to buy any.
Catherine K
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: B Loop
The location of the campground was lovely, forested with water nearby. The most disconcerting part of camping there was that it seemed to directly under an evening flight path and jets came by pretty loudly for a number of hours during the night! Kind of spoiled the outdoor experience for awhile, and kept waking us up. Otherwise I really liked the campground, and the bathrooms were clean and folks working there were pleasant.
Catherine K
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: B Loop
The location of the campground was lovely, forested with water nearby. The most disconcerting part of camping there was that it seemed to directly under an evening flight path and jets came by pretty loudly for a number of hours during the night! Kind of spoiled the outdoor experience for awhile, and kept waking us up. Otherwise I really liked the campground, and the bathrooms were clean and folks working there were pleasant.
Sarah J
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: C Loop
We stayed one night in a pleasant campsite. Had dinner with a rainbow overhead. Enjoyed the sound of the string nearby. We went to the ranger program. Enjoyed it very much. The interpretive program was informative and useful.
Sarah J
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: C Loop
We stayed one night in a pleasant campsite. Had dinner with a rainbow overhead. Enjoyed the sound of the string nearby. We went to the ranger program. Enjoyed it very much. The interpretive program was informative and useful.
Location Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground
Address:
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO, 80517
United States
From Estes Park, CO:
Drive on U.S. Highway 34 west from Estes Park. The closest entrance to the park is the Fall River Entrance. The turn for Aspenglen Campground is approximately 0.2 miles from the entrance, located on the left side of the road.
From Grand Lake, CO:
Drive on U.S. Highway 34 east, which becomes Trail Ridge Road inside the park. Enter at the Grand Lake Entrance. Follow Trail Ridge Road east across the continental divide approximately 40 miles. When you come to Deer Ridge Junction, follow the signs for Fall River Road and turn left. Follow Fall River Road east past Horseshoe Park and look for the entrance to Aspenglen Campground on the right side of the road. Aspenglen Campground is approximately 0.2 miles before the exit to the park.
Aspenglen Campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 34, which serves as the main access road from both Estes Park and Grand Lake.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.4002 / -105.593
Elevation: 2500 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Need to Know - You must scroll down and read all of the "Need to Know Information" below. By completing your camping reservation, you are agreeing to the following items. Use the scroll bar in this small window to scroll and read all the information. Camping space is extremely limited. Ensure your camping unit or equipment will fit in your chosen site. Other options may not be available. Be aware - Vehicles larger than 30-feet are not permitted in Aspenglen campground.
- Roads & Construction When traveling to the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, please pardon our mess. In the town of Estes Park, crews are working to improve access to and from RMNP. Inside Rocky, construction is wrapping up from a major improvement project at the Fall River Entrance. Please give yourself plenty of time to arrive and pack your patience; these critical projects will greatly improve access to Rocky Mountain National Park for current and future visitors.
- Entrance Fee - A park entrance fee is required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park, or show your annual or lifetime park pass. You may pay the entrance fee upon arrival. Pass Discounts on Camping. If you use a Senior or Access Pass for a camping fee discount while booking a reservation, you must present the pass and photo ID upon check-in.
- Site Limits. Each site is limited to eight (8) persons and one camping unit (i.e., a tent, RV, or trailer/tow vehicle) plus one additional tent per standard nonelectric site. All tents shall be located on the tent pad. All additional camp structures must be self standing without impacts to vegetation or trees. Parking is limited to two (2) vehicles per site. A vehicle is defined as one vehicle, one trailer, one RV, or one towed unit. Each vehicle must be parked on the gravel or paved parking pad causing no resource degradation or encroachment onto the paved access road. Some sites will accommodate only one vehicle on the graveled parking pad. Extra vehicles must park in overflow areas. Maximum length of stay. The maximum length of stay during peak season is 7 nights. Please check the rules and regulations before making your reservation.
- Be Advised: Trailer length is the total maxium vehicle length allowable. (Trailer Length = Trailer + Hitch + Vehicle)
- Maximum Vehicle + Trailer Length = Vehicle + Trailer + Hitch = 30 ft at Aspenglen campground.
- No hookups. Aspenglen Campground does not offer RV hookups. No Dump Station. There is no dump station. No Shower or Laundry. There are no shower or laundry facilities in the campground; portable showers are prohibited.
- Food Storage and Wildlife. Bears, deer, elk, raccoons and skunks frequent the area. All food, pet food, cooking utensils and other scented items must be stored in a vehicle or in food storage lockers located in the campground.
- Firewood. Firewood is not available inside Aspenglen Campground. Firewood can be purchased at stores in Estes Park. Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Prohibited Wheeled Devices. Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters and similar devices are prohibited.
- STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit the National Invasive Species Information Center .
- ATTENTION: If you plan on renting an RV or camping equipment and having it delivered to Rocky Mountain National Park, it is your responsibility to make sure that the individual or business that you are renting the equipment from has a valid permit to do business in the park. It is illegal to conduct business in a park area without a permit, contract, or other written agreement. Renting from a business or individual without a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) with the park may leave you without accommodations as the RV/camping equipment may be turned away upon delivery.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
