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
Joyce J S
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A023, Loop: Loop A
The site was perfect. Close proximity to the restrooms, easy walking to the shuttle stop, and beautiful views all around.
Thomas J
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: C120, Loop: loop C
Glacier Basin Park was amazing and so was the Rockies!
Chip M
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: D132, Loop: Loop D
Strategically this is the best campground in the park because it provides easy access to the Bear Lake corridor. Campsites are cramped with little shade (C Loop) but bathrooms were spotless
Terry T
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: B044, Loop: Loop B
Love GBC because of its proximity and.no hookups for a true National Patk experience
Michael D
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: A009, Loop: Loop A
Restrooms very clean. Great views. Helpful staff. Sites are a bit close and not much landscaping in between so privacy is not the greatest. All clean and convenient
William T
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: D121, Loop: Loop D
This spot, D121, I think had the best view in the park, overlooked the meadow and the mountains. Very close to the fresh water source and close to the bathroom. One thing that we weren’t told is that you can bring solar showers to hang up for an outdoor shower experience. I will say very few spots for campers larger than 30 foot in the whole campground. Ours was advertised for 35 foot, but ours is 29 ft, but it was still a tight fit.
Austin H
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: D121, Loop: Loop D
Such an amazing park. Wildlife galore with elk at every turn. We even saw several moose.
The timed entry is great for keeping the park from not feeling like a zoo but make sure you
have access to the Bear Lake Corridor for some of the best hikes in the park. Sky Pond was
tremendous and worth every step of difficulty for the pay off. Can't wait to go back and take
in more of what RMNP has to offer. The rangers were incredibly helpful across the board.
Aiman M
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: D138, Loop: Loop D
We like this campground due to its proximity to all the lake hikes and not needing to worry about timed entry as it’s included.
Some sites are more bare and feel exposed but some are very nice but harder to get. I wish there were more bear boxes, site D138nhas nothing nearby.
Matthew C
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: C103, Loop: loop C
Clean & well kept. The Rangers did an excellent job with accommodations for my dog & I. Respectable campground with extraordinary views.
Madison D
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: B050, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful campsite! Loop B was shady and bathrooms were well maintained and centrally located. Trash nearby as well!
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. |