About Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground
Number of accommodations: 148
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (549)
Review Summary
Mary M
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: Loop A
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
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A010, Loop: Loop A
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
VerifiedAugust 9, 2025 • Stayed at: C068, Loop: loop C
worth it
Will B
VerifiedAugust 9, 2025 • Stayed at: G005-M, Loop: Group Sites
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
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: C084, Loop: loop C
Other than some loud campers, it was a great week!
stefanie l
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: C084, Loop: loop C
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
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: C102, Loop: loop C
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
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A
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
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C085, Loop: loop C
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
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: C088, Loop: loop C
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
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. |