About Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground
Number of accommodations: 148
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Reviews (549)
Review Summary
William M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: Loop A
Great campground! It is clean, well-run, and except for the generators on the RVs (which mostly only ran during the permitted hours), quiet. We stayed in "A" loop, which is a mix of RVs and tent campers. It has great access to both the trails and the shuttle system. While there aren't showers, there are at least two "Rinse Stations," which are private areas where you can hang a Camelback or a sun shower and scrub up. At least on "A" loop, the interior sites were more shaded and had lots of sturdy trees for hanging hammocks. The RVs mostly used pads right along the loop road, so the tent campers had the entire interior of the loop to themselves. The sites (like ours, A15) that sort of stick out from the loop offer more privacy but less shade. Ice was available in the evenings (except for Wednesdays) from, I think, 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. for $2.50; firewood for $6 a bundle. The closest mountain is Emerald Mountain, and while there is a trail up it, it's technically outside of the park and thus isn't as maintained and well-signed as the others. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets, running water, and outlets, plus a dishes cleanup sink on the outside of the "Comfort Station." The bear box placement is a little odd, with some in shared places and others essentially for a single campsite. Overall a great experience in a beautiful park. I'd go back today if I could! NOTE: The campsite is at 8,500 feet, so it helped us get acclimated to the altitude quickly but could be a problem for some people.
Roger H
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B
This was our first time staying in the park. Will do it from now on! Was nice to be inside the park. We hiked and drove around in the evenings to see the wildlife. Facilities we new, and very clean. Bought firewood and had a fire every night! Will stay longer next time!!
Minsook P
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: B052, Loop: Loop B
Take a shuttle bus to Bear lake and hike to Alberta falls, if you want a short hike.
Cole N
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: D135, Loop: Loop D
It was really nice to camp in the mountains near the Sky Pond Trailhead.
Paul D
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: B051, Loop: Loop B
Had a good time camping at glacier basin. The hike from camp to sprague lake is nice and pretty flat. Pretty short drive to the Bear lake trailhead which has access to lots of trails. It gets pretty busy even on a week day so get there early. The toilets at the campground actually flush so thats pretty fancy in my book. thanks
Charles G
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful site with great amenities.
Gail W
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: D132, Loop: Loop D
Great location - is sunny so bring a shade tent or umbrella if you can. Close to shuttles. Beautiful sky
Ausra G
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: C089, Loop: loop C
Quiet, amazing camping
Simran M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: D121, Loop: Loop D
Everything was great, the directions were easy to follow, restrooms were clean.
The only thing that can get better is if the firewood is available at least till 10pm
Cady W
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: C093, Loop: loop C
The campground was easy to get to and very well maintained! Beautiful views. They sell wood at the campground at night as well as ice!
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. |