About Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground
Number of accommodations: 233
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Dump Station
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (539)
What Guests Are Saying
Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience, with stunning views of snow-capped mountains and abundant wildlife like deer and elk. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, friendly staff, and convenient access to hiking trails. While some improvements could be made, such as better bathroom signage and more electrical sites, many visitors express a strong desire to return due to the campground's overall charm and serene ambiance.
What Guests Are Saying
Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience, with stunning views of snow-capped mountains and abundant wildlife like deer and elk. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, friendly staff, and convenient access to hiking trails. While some improvements could be made, such as better bathroom signage and more electrical sites, many visitors express a strong desire to return due to the campground's overall charm and serene ambiance.
Review Summary
Chuck B
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: D215, Loop: D Loop
Bear box was 100 feet down a hill. It was raining. I didn’t want to unload all my food items and toiletries and carry them down the hill in the rain then carry them back out next morning. I was camping in my RV, so I left the Park and slept elsewhere. D215 certainly not the best site in rainy weather.
Cynthia R
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: C193, Loop: C Loop
The site was beautiful and we loved having a plug-in site.
CHERI H
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: B180, Loop: B Loop
Lovely park and facilities are ample if in good useable condition. During our two night stay we watched the newly installed potable water faucet get broken by young boys who apparently did not know how to work it. Because of this mishap our loop water was shut off until it could be fixed.
One of the two nearby vault toilets had a horrendous episode which made it unsanitary to use. We watched several campers peek inside and close the door.
Our newly installed 30 amp breaker was broken, however the 110 worked well. We reported this but unsure if it was reported to maintenance.
We will come back to this campground because it is a beautiful campground with great facilities. Just the maintenance during our stay was below this parks standard.
Steve M
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: B182, Loop: B Loop
Great location.
Steve M
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: D231, Loop: D Loop
Had to cancel
Avila G
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: B164, Loop: B Loop
I absolutely love this place & my recent experience at the new Moraine Campground was supremely optimal for camping & hiking at Rocky Mountain National Trails.
Michelle S
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: A Loop
Clean campground, pretty quiet, Sites not on top of each other. Bathrooms seemed a little lean for campground size and no showers- but other wise terrific. Woke up day two surrounded by mule deer!
Laura H
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: A038, Loop: A Loop
We had a wonderful time at Moraine campground. There were so many great sites but I really feel we got the best one (for tent camping) with site A038. It was super private from other sites, had it's own parking area, and yet was still very convenient to the restrooms. The campground was really quiet, had lots of nice tree coverage, and we saw wildlife there every day. We also attended a nice ranger talk at the amphitheater one night, which was right next door to our site. After driving through the two other main campgrounds at the park (Glacier Basin and Timber creek), we were very glad we decided to stay at Moraine. The bathrooms could have used a bit more cleaning but I would assume that is due to all of the recent budget and staffing cuts. Even so, they were always well stocked and they had a convenient potable water pump and dish sink. There are no showers here but there are very roomy shower booths for self-provided solar shower bags, which we used a couple of times, and they worked out great. The other nice benefit to this campground is it's close distance to the Moraine Discovery Center and Bear lake access. We spoke with a super helpful ranger at the Discovery Center who gave us great tips for where to see wildlife. Every visit to Sheep Lakes provided us with either a moose or sheep sighting and we saw lots of Pika looking over the edge at Rock Cut.
Karen P
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: A075, Loop: A Loop
We stayed at Moraine campground. Most of the sites are shaded and have privacy. We had large bucks walk through our campsite on numerous days. The restrooms were clean and well-lit. I used a solar shower for the first time. It was a better experience than I had anticipated. We used the campground shuttle on multiple days. (the C loop location) Although it took longer to get somewhere, parking is limited for such a large number of people. The shuttle drivers were all friendly. It was more relaxing than trying to navigate parking. The hikes are all great. Many signs direct you where to go. My family loved the hike to Sky Pond. It is beautiful there.
Peter B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: C193, Loop: C Loop
Our first camping adventure in RMNP! What an abundance of incredible natural beauty! Super friendly and helpful rangers and plenty of fellow happy campers. I do have two recommendations for improvement:
1. The addition of shower facilities would greatly enhance the camping experience.
2. Please add an express lane for those returning to the Park. As already registered campers, it was very inconvenient waiting in the long line at the park entrance behind those visitors just checking in.
Location Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground
Address:
1000 Hwy 36
Estes Park, CO, 80517
United States
- Take Highway 36 west from Estes Park, CO. From Highway 36, turn left onto Bear Lake Road, which is near the Beaver Meadows Entrance Station, and follow the signs to the campground.
- Take Highway 34 west from Estes Park, CO to Highway 36 via Deer Ridge Junction. From Highway 36, turn right onto Bear Lake Road, which is near the Beaver Meadows Entrance Station, and follow the signs to the campground.
- Take Highway 34 east from Grand Lake, CO to Highway 36 via Deer Ridge Junction. From Highway 36, turn right onto Bear Lake Road, which is near the Beaver Meadows Entrance Station, and follow the signs to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.3625 / -105.602
Elevation: 2488 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Camping space is extremely limited. Ensure your camping unit or equipment will fit in your chosen site. Other options may not be available. |
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Vehicle Length - Vehicles larger than 40-feet are not permitted in Moraine Park Campground.Trailer length is the total maximum vehicle length allowable.(Trailer Length = Trailer + Hitch + Vehicle)Maximum Vehicle + Trailer Length = Vehicle + Trailer + Hitch = 40 ft at Moraine Park Campground. |
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Timed Entry Reservations: For visitors who are camping at Moraine Park 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 RMNP 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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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. |
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Check-in Time. Check-in is after 1 p.m.Check-Out Time: All campers must check out and vacate their campsites by 12 p.m. on their departure day.Hookups - A number of campsites have 20/30/50 amp electric hookups available. Moraine Park Campground does not have any sites with water or sewer hookups.Dump Station - An RV Dump Station is available near the ranger station. Solar Shower Stalls are available - This is a solar shower only. Users must provide their own shower bag for water. Water is not provided in the shower stalls. Laundry services are not available. |
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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 site. All tents shall be located on the tent pad. All additional camp structures must be self standing without impacts to vegetation or trees. There is at least one parking space per site. Some sites may accommodate more than one vehicle. A vehicle is defined as one car/truck, 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 main road. 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. |
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Firewood. Firewood is available for purchase at Moraine Park Campground, and all other campgrounds in Rocky Mountain National 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.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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Stay Out of Hydroseeded Areas!Moraine Park Campground has recently been re-seeded after construction! This process, called hydroseeding, applies a combination of local native seed, mulch fiber, and water to disturbed areas, and looks similar to fine straw. Over the next couple of years, this seed will germinate and help restore the local native plant communities we know and love. Please protect these fragile areas by using designated paths and keeping kids and pets out of hydroseeded areas. |
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Prohibited Wheeled Devices. The use of skateboards, rollerblades, scooters and other similar devices is prohibited. |
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Be Bear Aware when camping. Store all food and scented (soaps/lotions/toothpaste/lip balm – anything with a scent) items inside Food Storage Boxes provided at each campsite. RMNP has a zero tolerance policy for food storage violations. Do your part to help protect wildlife. |
