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
Karen H
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: A012, Loop: Loop A
Wonderful campground with very helpful rangers! Perfect location within the Bear Lake Road Corridor. We loved it!!! The exterior sink outside the bathhouse was very convenient to wash dishes, and the bathhouse itself was very clean with flush toilets. Loved the Little Free Library by the Ranger Station too! We will be back again one day!
Justin W
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: D141, Loop: Loop D
Gorgeous campground. Directly across the street from Bear Lake/Glacier Gorge shuttle. Bring bills smaller than $20 in order to purchase firewood/ice.
Thomas H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: B038, Loop: Loop B
The old lady who sells the ice is as mean as a snake.
Kelly C
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: Loop A
Decent bath rooms. I didn't like the shared bear boxes. Ours faced toward our camp and no one else seemed to feel comfortable using it. Good for us, in that we had it all to ourselves but that wasn't really the idea. A community box should not be in one site but between multiple sites so there is no clear owner.
And what is up with the firewood/ice vender. That woman had an absolutely atrocious attitude! I bought wood from her once but I would never go back. She made it seem like we were such a bother. Fortunately there are plenty of services very close by.
John S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: D138, Loop: Loop D
The camp was very crowded and very noisy. Some had heaters going all night in 60 degree evenings. Not your old school camping crowd.
Ryan R
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: Loop A
A perfectly located campground surrounded by beautiful views of snow-capped mountains and pine trees. The restrooms were clean and plumbed. The campground is within walking distance to the Park-and-Ride for Bear Lake Trailhead, where you can hop on a shuttle to some of the best hikes in the park.
Ann H
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: C079, Loop: loop C
Don't miss the Park Rangers talks - 8:30 each weekend evening at the outdoor amphitheater.
Marco G
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: C089, Loop: loop C
Great spot on east side, gives access to bear lake. Spots are very close to each other. Awesome views!
Tamara W
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: D139, Loop: Loop D
The park was beautiful in late June and early July. We enjoyed Glacier Basin Campground - the Ranger programs were awesome, the bathrooms were clean, and our view of the snow covered mountains was amazing. Being able to get up early and beat the crowd to Bear Lake was terrific and highly recommended. We stayed several days and explored all over even driving Old Fall River Road to Grand Lake one day. When making reservations, take note of the one way roads - we had to go the wrong way in order to have the front door of our trailer to face our picnic table, but many were also doing that. The only negative at all during our stay was the lady selling firewood - she was very rude.
Maria C
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: C106, Loop: loop C
Probably my least favorite campsite ever. Extremely crammed and our neighbors were using our assigned table. We ended up not spending the night and leaving (family of 5)
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. |
