About Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground
Number of accommodations: 148
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (549)
Review Summary
Jameson C
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: C094, Loop: loop C
C-94 is a great campsite, wonderful views, close to water. Has shared driveway with 95 that makes daily access tricky
McKenna B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: A022, Loop: Loop A
Awesome campground! Love the "availability alert" feature that tells you when a campsite opens up. We've found we like the inner-loop sites in A and B loop for the shade and good trees to hammock in. Bathrooms are always super clean. Very convenient to have the park and ride right across the road - the shuttle comes through easily every 5-10 minutes to take you up Bear Lake Rd.
Jack J
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: G010-S, Loop: Group Sites
Excellent site for large groups. We really enjoyed it.
Karen L
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: A019, Loop: Loop A
Glacier Basin is a favorite and it is always amazing to stay inside RMNP. This site is spacious and larger than most here as well as private with young trees on both sides. There is a hiking trail to the Y behind the site, which was not ideal for our dogs when groups passed by. We were here in a very hot July week and found the lack of shade to be a challenge. Other times of the year this would not be a problem. Clean bathrooms, easy access to water, and close to the park shuttle stop are a plus. So are the stars and the wonderful view of Longs Peak. There are several other connecting trails from the campground to Sprague Lake and beyond.
Karen L
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B
We loved this site in the trees! It was close to the bathroom, spacious, and still provided some sight line to the amazing views here. We only had one night at this site and then moved, but we would try to reserve this site again in the future. Steps from the park shuttle too!
Tarryn T
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: B057, Loop: Loop B
Awesome spot near mountain in glacier basin and close to bathrooms
Valerie M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: D141, Loop: Loop D
Ice and fire wood were a bit pricey and only available for a few hours each evening. Bring a hammer or something to pound your tent stakes in to the ground.
Jeffrey H
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: B050, Loop: Loop B
The sites are a little to close together for me. Otherwise a very good location.
Matthew K
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: C073, Loop: loop C
A lovely campsite with stunning views! Electric and running water in the bathrooms was a nice ammenity compared to many mountain sites.
Rachel H
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: Loop A
A beautiful campground. It was 2/3 full and still quiet and enjoyable. Bathrooms were clean. Bear boxes were a nice size. Can’t wait to go back for a longer stay.
Location Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground
Address:
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO, 80517
United States
From Estes Park, CO:
Drive on U.S. Highway 36 west from Estes Park. The closest entrance to the park is the Beaver Meadows Entrance. The turn for Bear Lake Road is approximately 0.2 miles from the Beaver Meadows Entrance, located on the left side of the road.
Drive up Bear Lake Road 5.2 miles. The turn to enter Glacier Basin Campground is located on the left side of Bear Lake Road and across from the Park & Ride parking area.
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 U.S. Hwy 36/Beaver Meadows Entrance. The turn for Bear Lake Road will be on your right, approximately 0.2 miles before the exit to the park.
Drive up Bear Lake Road 5.2 miles. The turn to enter Glacier Basin Campground is located on the left side of Bear Lake Road and across from the Park & Ride parking area.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.3292 / -105.593
Elevation: 2630 feet
Policies & Rules
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Timed Entry Reservations: For visitors who are camping at Glacier Basin Campground, your Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road Reservation is included with your camping reservation.- Campers will be able to enter the park beginning at 1 p.m. on the first day of their camping reservation, which is also the check-in time for all park campgrounds. Campers who plan to enter the park earlier in the day will have to enter the park outside of the times when timed entry is in effect (for example, before 9 a.m. for most areas of the park) or make a timed entry reservation. |
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Check-in Time. Check-in begins at 1 p.m. |
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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.
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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.
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Be Advised: Trailer length is the total maxium vehicle length allowable.
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Be Advised: Trailer length is the total maximum vehicle length allowable.(Trailer Length = Trailer + Hitch + Vehicle) |
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No Hookups. There are no RV hookups available.
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Food Storage and Wildlife. Bears, deer, elk, raccoons and skunks frequent the area. All food, pet food, cooking utensils and any other scented items must be stored in a food storage locker, located in the campground. |
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Firewood. Firewood is not available for purchase at Glacier Basin Campground. Firewood is available for purchase at stores in Estes Park.
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Firewood. Firewood is available for purchase in the campground. 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. |
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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 . |
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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. |