About Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground
Number of accommodations: 148
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Dump Station
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (549)
Review Summary
Michael Q
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: C104, Loop: loop C
Nice campground. A bit annoying having the construction (modifying picnic tables) ongoing throughout our stay. Additionally, my wife hurt her foot going to the restroom near the c100s due to a small stump on the path. Grinding that down would be a good idea.
Mark S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A010, Loop: Loop A
We stayed at glacier basin campground, we hiked the lake loop and up to Lake Chasm, it was all amazing!
Bhupesh B
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: D133, Loop: Loop D
charming and beautiful place.
Andrew T
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: C099, Loop: loop C
Nice, larger site elevated above some of the others. The site itself is fairly sloped but the tent pad was large and very level. Great views throughout the loop. Bathrooms were clean and functional. Friendly staff.
Ellie P
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: B047, Loop: Loop B
The campground was very nice and quiet hours were also nice! We gad a great spot with shade, especially by the picnic table. Watch out for big black bugs at night though!
Kelly O
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: C090, Loop: loop C
Gorgeous location. Close to trails and the bathrooms.
Annette T
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: C079, Loop: loop C
We were at campsite C079. The tent pad had enough room for our 9'x10' footprint tent, but if you wanted to pitch 2, they would need to be smallish tents to fit. Our last morning we had deer walking right by the site. We were located about 100' from a restroom which also had an outdoor cold water sink. The ladies room had an electric outlet. I like this campground in particular because of it's walkability to the shuttle bus lot where you can take the Bear Lake shuttle or the Moraine shuttle to access many trails. The view from the open meadow at the entrance is spectacular. Another fun hike from the C loop is the trail directly to Sprague Lake. The campsite was great for birdwatchers from low elevations, as Mountain Chickadee seemed to be everywhere!
Yessica R
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: C114, Loop: loop C
Los encargados de el parque son muy rudos yo no hablo muy bien inglés y el señor que estaba cuando llegue a hacer check in se comportó bastante grosero. Yo llevaba mi reservación impresa por lo mismo porque yo no hablo muy bien inglés y cuando llegue a hacer Check in se la di y fue muy grosero.
ari a
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: A009, Loop: Loop A
Nice Spot. Industrial work was still ongoing in camp as tables were being changed. (Late May) Limited Bear Box — had to share.
Daniel W
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: C075, Loop: loop C
Very tight and close together campground. Enjoyed being in the park and very convenient to Bear Lake Road and all. Nice rangers to help. Liked the free give and take exchange at the Ranger Station at the campground entrance, be sure to check that out (and don't trash anything that could be used again!). Only thing holding this campground from five stars is its layout and very close campsites.
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. |