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Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground

Rocky Mountain National Park
Amphitheater
Comfort Station
Solar Shower Stall in Loop D
Dump, fill, trash and recycling

About Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground

All campsites at Glacier Basin Campground are available by reservation only. Reservations must be made online at www.recreation.gov, through the Recreation.gov Mobile App, or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Glacier Basin Campground is located on the east side of RMNP at an elevation of 8,500 feet. There are 150 campsites available. To get to Glacier Basin Campground, drive up Bear Lake Road approximately 5 miles. The entrance to Glacier Basin Campground is across from the Park & Ride Parking Area. Any sites that are open are listed as "A" for available; this means those campsites are available to be reserved.Any campsite listed as “NR” has Not Yet Released; this means that those campsites are not yet available to be reserved.A number of campsites are available to be reserved up to 6-months in advance on a rolling window.Some campsites are available to be reserved 2-weeks prior to your desired camping date.Some campsites are available to be reserved 1-week prior to your desired camping date.Group campsites are available to be reserved 1-year in advance on a rolling window.  Is a Timed Entry Reservation Included with my Camping Reservation?Yes. Campers with reservations for Glacier Basin Campground have a "Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road" reservation included with your camping reservation. Your campground reservation will serve as your vehicle timed entry reservation. Campers can enter RMNP via the Grand Lake, Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances beginning at 1 p.m. on the first day of your camping reservation. Remember to print and bring a copy of your campground reservation with you and keep this in your vehicle. You will be asked to show your campground reservation confirmation at the park's entrance station upon arrival.  When Can I Check into My Campsite?Check In begins at 1 p.m. for all campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park. What Time is Check Out?All campers must check out of their campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park by noon. How Many Nights Can I Stay at Glacier Basin Campground?In Rocky Mountain National Park, there is a 7-night limit for all campgrounds during the summer season. This means that campers can stay a total of 7 nights inside the park. This limit includes overnight stays at all campgrounds. For instance, a camper could spend 7 nights at Glacier Basin Campground or they could stay 3 nights at Glacier Basin Campground and 4 at Timber Creek Campground.

Number of accommodations: 148

Campground Amenities

  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 21

Sites & Availability

148 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 A001, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A002, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
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A003, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A004, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A005, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A006, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A007, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
A008, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
A009, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A010, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
A011, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A012, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
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A013, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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🚐 A014, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A015, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
A016, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
A017, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A018, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A019, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
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A021, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A022, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 A023, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 A024, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
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A025, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 A026, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 A027, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
A028, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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🚐 A029, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
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A030, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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🚐 A031, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
A032, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 B033, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 B034, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 B035, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 B036, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 B037, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 B038, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 B039, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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B040, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 B041, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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B042, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 B043, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 B044, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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B045, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 B046, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
B047, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
B048, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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B049, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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B050, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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B051, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 B052, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
B053, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 B054, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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B055, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 B056, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 B057, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 B058, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 B059, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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🚐 B060, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
$35.00
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C063, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C065, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 C066, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
C067, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C068, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C069, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 C070, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
C071, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C072, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C073, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 C075, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
C076, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C077, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C078, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C079, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C081, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C082, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C083, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C084, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C085, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire
$35.00
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C086, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C087, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C088, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C089, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C090, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C091, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C092, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C093, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C094, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C095, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C096, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C097, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C098, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C099, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
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C100, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C101, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C102, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C103, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C104, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C105, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C106, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C107, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C109, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C110, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 C111, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 C112, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
C113, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C114, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
C115, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 C116, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
C117, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 C118, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 C119, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 C120, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D121, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
D122, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
D124, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D126, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D129, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D130, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D131, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
D132, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D133, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
D135, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
D136, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D137, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
D138, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D139, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
D141, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D142, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
D143, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D144, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D145, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D146, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D147, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D148, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D149, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
🚐 D150, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
$35.00
/ per night
G001-S, Loop: Group Sites
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
G003-M, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
G004-M, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
G005-M, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
G006-M, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
G007-L, Loop: Group Sites
40 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
G008-S, Loop: Group Sites
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
G009-L, Loop: Group Sites
40 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
G010-S, Loop: Group Sites
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
G011-S, Loop: Group Sites
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
G012-M, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night

Reviews (549)

Review Summary

4.7
549 reviews
5
76.1%
418
4
17.3%
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5.5%
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5
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William M

Verified

September 20, 2022 Stayed at: A013, Loop: Loop A

5

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

Verified

September 20, 2022 Stayed at: B035, Loop: Loop B

5

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

Verified

September 19, 2022 Stayed at: B052, Loop: Loop B

5

Take a shuttle bus to Bear lake and hike to Alberta falls, if you want a short hike.

Cole N

Verified

September 19, 2022 Stayed at: D135, Loop: Loop D

5

It was really nice to camp in the mountains near the Sky Pond Trailhead.

Paul D

Verified

September 15, 2022 Stayed at: B051, Loop: Loop B

5

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

Verified

September 15, 2022 Stayed at: A025, Loop: Loop A

5

Beautiful site with great amenities.

Gail W

Verified

September 14, 2022 Stayed at: D132, Loop: Loop D

5

Great location - is sunny so bring a shade tent or umbrella if you can. Close to shuttles. Beautiful sky

Ausra G

Verified

September 13, 2022 Stayed at: C089, Loop: loop C

5

Quiet, amazing camping

Simran M

Verified

September 13, 2022 Stayed at: D121, Loop: Loop D

5

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

Verified

September 13, 2022 Stayed at: C093, Loop: loop C

5

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

Latitude & Longitude: 40.3292 / -105.593

Elevation: 2630 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Need to Know - You must scroll down and read all of the "Need to Know Information" below.
By completing your camping reservation, you are agreeing to the following items. Use the scroll bar in this small window to scroll and read all the information. 

General

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. 

General

Check-in Time. Check-in begins at 1 p.m.

General

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.  
All tents shall be located on the tent pad. All additional camp structures must be self standing without impacts to vegetation or trees.  
Parking is limited to two (2) vehicles per site. A vehicle is defined as one vehicle, one trailer, one RV, or one towed unit.  
Each vehicle must be parked on the gravel or paved parking pad causing no resource degradation or encroachment onto the paved access road. Some sites will accommodate only one vehicle on the graveled parking pad. Extra vehicles must park in overflow areas.
Maximum length of stay. The maximum length of stay during peak season is 7 nights. Please check the rules and regulations before making your reservation.
Group loop sites 1 through 13 at Glacier Basin Campground are tent only. Vehicles larger than 21-ft are not permitted in the Group Loop.

General

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.
Pass Discounts on Camping. If you use a Senior or Access Pass for a camping fee discount while booking a reservation, you must present the pass and photo ID upon check-in.

General

Be Advised: Trailer length is the total maxium vehicle length allowable.
(Trailer Length = Trailer + Hitch + Vehicle)

General

Be Advised: Trailer length is the total maximum vehicle length allowable.(Trailer Length = Trailer + Hitch + Vehicle)

General

No Hookups. There are no RV hookups available.
Dump Station. RV sewage and wastewater tanks must be emptied at the dump station.
No Shower or Laundry. There are no shower or laundry facilities in the campground; portable showers are prohibited.

General

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.

General

Firewood. Firewood is not available for purchase at Glacier Basin Campground. Firewood is available for purchase at stores in Estes Park.
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.

General

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.

General

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 .

General

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.

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