About Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground
Number of accommodations: 148
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (549)
Review Summary
Lucas L
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B057, Loop: Loop B
Great campground close to the touristicw POI of the Park. The spot is quite private next to the forest and close to the restrooms. We would stay here again!
Kyle M
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B056, Loop: Loop B
RMNP is, of course, a beautiful place and I am grateful for every day I spend there. Glacier Basin Campground is well managed, facilities are maintained and clean, and staff are friendly.
Be aware that this is a very busy and noisy campground. It is a good place to crash as a base for your adventures, but not a very pleasant place to camp if you are trying to get away from human bustle. It is filled with RVs running generators, large groups talking loudly, frequent beeps and honks from cars being lucked/unlocked, trashcan lids slamming, and several people loudly watching movies or sporting events on portable media. People were generally respectful of the quiet hours, but being surrounded by human cacophony until 10pm isn't my idea of "getting away".
If you aren't as much of a curmudgeon as me and don't mind close neighbors on a camping trip, Glacier Basin is great. It provides easy access to the Bear Lake Road and Park & Ride, and you can access good hiking trails directly from the campground. Bathrooms are well-maintained.
Jason I
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: C090, Loop: loop C
The campsites on C-loop were good size and located far enough apart to not be on top of your neighbors. The tent pad at site C90 was large enough to accommodate 2 - two person backpacking tents. Being close to the shuttle park and ride is very helpful as it was needed to be able to use the Glacier Gorge or Bear Lake trailheads.
Karen S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: Loop A
Nice campground and we really appreciate using the shuttle bus!
Teresa S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: C088, Loop: loop C
Great camping! The restrooms were really clean and the rangers were really kind and knowledgeable.
I hope I can be back soon!
The Rockies are incredible!
Barbara H
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: C098, Loop: loop C
I feared that staffing cuts would worsen my experience. But I never needed to make use of my own roll of toilet paper. The only impact I saw: the very enjoyable evening lectures of last year are no more. The shuttles to and from the Bear Lake trailhead are still very frequent and convenient.
mary r
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: C083, Loop: loop C
The NOS staff and volunteers in Rocky Mt National Park were all so helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you NPS!
Karen T
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A029, Loop: Loop A
Campground was clean and the views were beautiful.
Christine D
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: C111, Loop: loop C
Glacier Basin at Rocky Mountain National Park is a great campground. The views from the campground are amazing! The rangers and campground hosts are very helpful and informative. There are hiking trails right from the campground and also has an easy walk to the park n ride to take the shuttle to great places too. The bathrooms are nice and clean too.
Abigail M
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: B058, Loop: Loop B
Clean, quiet, family friendly campground. The rangers were easy to find and friendly. Bathrooms are close to almost all sites and clean/well maintained. Unbeatable access to some of the most popular attractions in RMNP.
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. |