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
Amanda E
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: D225, Loop: D Loop
We stayed the first night that the campground reopened. The tent pads and paths to the hike in sights were a bit overgrown. Otherwise, we absolutely love this campground and were thrilled to be back!
Penelope B
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: B150, Loop: B Loop
Class C Sprinter chassis RV. Site B150 - quite unlevel, downsloping towards the road. We backed in and could have used another couple of inches of leveling on each side in the front. Good electric. Beautiful site with Longs and other mountain views with a ridge just behind the campsite. Did not use the nearby toilet facility.
C206 - horribly sloped and off camber. Good electric. We parked facing uphill with campside to our passenger side and that worked out quite well with 4in of leveling under the passenger front wheel. We were able to manoeuver around during a lull in other drivers so we didn't block traffic. Nice shade. Good views of the mountains. However, It is on a curve in the downsloping road and didn't have much privacy, plus the windows are basically on the edge of the road. I wouldn't pick this site again. The tent site is a bit further from the road. There was a water spigot just across and down the hill a bit. Bathrooms (with water) and dumpsters; closest ones were uphill about a block, near the Amphitheater. Second closest bathrooms (with water) were downhill and over towards Loop D. A longer walk. Bathrooms were all clean, with TP, and mirrors. Bring your own hand towel.
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We had some very loud across the way neighbors who got a ranger visit and a law enforcement ranger visit due to many reported complaints. Thank you for that potentially difficult part of your job, rangers! They did quiet down for a peaceful night. And they appeared to be using the bear boxes and being responsible with their trash. They did also contribute to our check out a day early. People need to read the "room" and moderate their volume. We camp in these beautiful parks for the views and the birdsong, chance to see animals, and the overall tranquility. We heard 20+ birds in the space of 5 minutes one morning, including several I had never heard before. Such a beautiful location. I'm so glad it will be available again for camping!
Mark D
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: A068, Loop: A Loop
National Park campgrounds are typically densely packed and this one is no exception. While we're grateful to have an opportunity to camp in the park, many sites are on top of each other and offer no privacy. This was a test open after a two year closure and there's some work to be done still - toilets were backed up and not as clean as they should be.
Richard M
May 8, 2023
Had a great time over 2 days camping and seeing the park. The upside is that the park is not very crowded in late April / early May - the downside is that there are limited campgrounds and a number of the roads are closed over the winter period. But it was great to have Elk and Mule deer wandering through the campground !!
Laurie S
VerifiedMarch 6, 2023 • Stayed at: A059, Loop: A Loop
This park has it "together", but that said-- one has to select a site very carefully. And, toilet facilities are not created equally in this park. Some loops have flushing toilets while others have outhouses.
Candi M
VerifiedMarch 4, 2023 • Stayed at: B147, Loop: B Loop
Our campsite was just down the hill from a beautiful vista of the continental divide! We put our camp chairs up there and hung out a lot..saw Mule Deer and Elk roaming daily. Our campsite neighbors were very friendly..we enjoyed chatting with them. It was so peaceful there and we will definitely camp there again after the repairs and updates are completed! Even though there were no showers and the restrooms were a bit of a hike, we loved being so close to the Elk Herds during the Rut!
Brittney S
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2023 • Stayed at: B169, Loop: B Loop
Campsite was great! Camped with our small child (3 years old) and it was just a little walk from the parking space to the campsite. Used the bear box. Campfire ring and grate was good to have! Nice and shaded and we were able to hang our hammocks on the trees. Rangers were great at communicating the need to lock up food and other questions. Fire wood was available for sale in the evenings. The vault toilet/bathroom was just a little walk down the hill. We visited in August of 2022 and it was beautiful. We will be back.
Jason F
VerifiedDecember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: A004, Loop: A Loop
Everything about this campsite was amazing. Forever will we remember the elk herding through our campground, practically through our campsite and t sound of the males bugling through the night. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming. The environment was ideal and breath-taking. Can't wait to return.
Jay G
VerifiedNovember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: B165, Loop: B Loop
Our favorite campground!
Joanne K
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: A026, Loop: A Loop
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. |
