Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground

1000 Highway 36, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

Rocky Mountain National Park
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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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 21 to Sep 7

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

148 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A001, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A002, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A003, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A004, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A005, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A006, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A007, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A008, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A009, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A010, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A011, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A012, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A013, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A014, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A015, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A016, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ A017, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A018, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A019, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A021, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A022, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A023, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A024, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A025, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A026, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A027, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A028, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A029, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A030, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A031, Loop: Loop A
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ A032, Loop: Loop A
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 B033, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B034, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B035, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B036, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B037, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B038, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B039, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ B040, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 B041, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ B042, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 B043, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B044, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ B045, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 B046, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ B047, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ B048, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ B049, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ B050, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ B051, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 B052, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ B053, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 B054, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ B055, Loop: Loop B
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 B056, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B057, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B058, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B059, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B060, Loop: Loop B
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ C063, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C065, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 C066, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ C067, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C068, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C069, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 C070, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ C071, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C072, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C073, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 C075, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ C076, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C077, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C078, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C079, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C081, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C082, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C083, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C084, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C085, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ C086, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C087, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C088, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C089, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C090, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C091, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C092, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C093, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C094, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C095, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C096, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C097, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C098, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C099, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C100, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C101, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C102, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C103, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C104, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C105, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C106, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C107, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C109, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C110, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 C111, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C112, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ C113, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C114, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ C115, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 C116, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ C117, Loop: loop C
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 C118, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C119, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C120, Loop: loop C
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D121, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ D122, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ D124, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 D126, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D129, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D130, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D131, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ D132, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 D133, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ D135, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ D136, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 D137, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ D138, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 D139, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ D141, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 D142, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ D143, Loop: Loop D
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 D144, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D145, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D146, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D147, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D148, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D149, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D150, Loop: Loop D
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ G001-S, Loop: Group Sites
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ G003-M, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ G004-M, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ G005-M, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ G006-M, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ G007-L, Loop: Group Sites
40 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ G008-S, Loop: Group Sites
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ G009-L, Loop: Group Sites
40 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ G010-S, Loop: Group Sites
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ G011-S, Loop: Group Sites
15 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ G012-M, Loop: Group Sites
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (549)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Glacier Basin Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park offers a well-maintained and beautiful setting with stunning mountain views and convenient access to hiking trails and shuttle services. Campers appreciate the clean restrooms, friendly staff, and the presence of wildlife, creating a peaceful atmosphere. While some sites lack bear boxes and shade, overall, visitors enjoy their experience and the campground's proximity to popular attractions.

Review Summary

4.7
549 reviews
5
76.1%
418
4
17.3%
95
3
5.5%
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Mary M

Verified

August 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: Loop A

5

bathrooms were amazing! my daughter said, we are glamping! picnic table and fire ring was great. could expand tent pads a little bit but otherwise wonderful

Kelson G

Verified

August 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A010, Loop: Loop A

4

We stayed for 6 nights to rock climb. It was very good and there are lots of hikes and things to do nearby. Estes Park is also only 20 minutes away.

michael w

Verified

August 9, 2025 • Stayed at: C068, Loop: loop C

5

worth it

Will B

Verified

August 9, 2025 • Stayed at: G005-M, Loop: Group Sites

4

Lots of space and beautiful views. Lots of tripping over small tree stumps. The stumps are hazardous. You can still find plenty of room for tents but need to be very careful. Someone will trip and fall on the stumps. Campground is incredible other than that and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.

Bethany O

Verified

August 8, 2025 • Stayed at: C084, Loop: loop C

5

Other than some loud campers, it was a great week!

stefanie l

Verified

August 7, 2025 • Stayed at: C084, Loop: loop C

4

The camground was great. Lots of great views of the mountains, but the camps were kind of close together. They have a nice tent pad and picnic table to eat at, and prepare food to cook on the fire grill. We went on the trail ridge rd which was amazing! And also walked around bear lake. Would definitely recommend both of those. Keep in mind trail ridge road takes a decent amount of time to complete if you want to go all the way up the mountain. Lots of great look out spots and picture moment.

Cathryn G

Verified

August 7, 2025 • Stayed at: C102, Loop: loop C

3

It is easier to keep bears and other wildlife safe when the spaces provided to safely dump water are maintained in a working condition. There is also no good reason not to have an enclosed, heated, comfortable space for solar showers. Kinda feels like unnecessary suffering the way they are configured now, just outdoors in a random field with no thought to design.

Shane S

Verified

August 5, 2025 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A

5

My campsite was at the end of a road which made the site very quite. The site was also elevated about 6 feet above the road so the headlights wouldn't shin in my eyes at night. The site is also at the edge of the woods where the elk and deer would walk. The bathroom with running water was within 100 yards, they also had a sink to clean your dishes. The campsite was very easy to get to from the entrance of the campground.

Craig C

Verified

August 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C085, Loop: loop C

5

Glacier basin campground was a short walk to the park and ride shuttle to bear lake and glacier gorge trailheads. Excellent spot for 3 nights of tent camping. Plenty of fresh water and clean restrooms.

Whitney S

Verified

August 3, 2025 • Stayed at: C088, Loop: loop C

5

We’ve stayed at the camping area the last 2 years. The folks that work at the park in general are absolutely wonderful. I am beyond sad that funds have been to our NPS. You guys are doing a great job

Location Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground

Address:
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO, 80517
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 36 from Estes Park and U.S. Highway 34 from Grand Lake, with both highways providing routes to the park entrances.

Latitude & Longitude: 40.3292 / -105.593

Elevation: 2630 feet

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Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

1PM

Check out time

12PM

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