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
Michael S
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: B172, Loop: B Loop
RMNP was an awesome experience. Beautiful, colorful, perfect weather, with many sightings of animals around the park. Booking a campsite was a bit of a hassle. Recreation.gov wouldn't allow booking on Oct 12th so my wife and I had to change campsites for one day to an open site. Moraine Park changed to winter season while we were there so the sites went to "first come, first served" and we moved again to a spectacular site for the remainder of our trip. Special thanks to Rangers Caitlyn, Eric, and Jeff for answering all our questions and working with us to get our booking/sites squared away. Friendly and helpful staff with a wealth of knowledge on the park and excellent recommendations.
Denise R
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: C201, Loop: C Loop
THIS IS WHAT I WROTE IN THE PUBLIC VIEW SECTION THAT SUMS IT UP WELL ENOUGH! PLEASE, PLEASE FIGURE OUT A BETER WAY TO TRANSITION FORM " RESERVATION ONLY TO FIRST COME FIRST SERVE" BASIS.
The park is beyond beautiful, just go enjoy it all! There are a lot of beautiful campsites in this campground with amazing views. JUST BE AWARE THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO BE AT THE CAMPGROUND ON THE DAY IT TRANSITIONS FROM "RESERVATIONS ONLY" TO "FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS." We were already camping with a reservation in Loop C and did not know until we arrived that it would be one of the loops to close down and we would have no guarantee that we would be able to get a spot in the only Loop (B) that would remain open on the day it changed! On that morning of the change it was just a mess!!! We wasted, with a WHOLE LOT OF OTHER FOLKS that were in the same situation, our entire morning making sure we were able to procure an envelope (that the Rangers wouldn't hand out until noon) and a site! From first daylight to 12:30ish we spent running around trying to make sure we got a site in Loop B, I had to sit like a hawk to swoop in as soon as a site in Loop B was open with my husband standing by with our truck and trailer to move quickly into the spot because there were cars lined up at the entrance of the campground waiting also to get an envelope at noon and start taking the available spots too! THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER SYSTEM THIS THIS!!!! IT WAS SUCH BAD EXPERIENCE ALL AROUND FOR ALL US CAMPERS THAT WERE ALREADY IN THE CAMPGROUND CAMPING AND WANTED TO STAY LONGER AND HAD TO WASTE AN ENTIRE MORNING NAVIGATING THROUGH THIS CHAOS!!
Jean-Paul A
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: B139, Loop: B Loop
We reserved a site on A loop over the Internet for the last day of reservation. When we entered the park and declared to the Ranger in attendance that we intended to stay two more days, he looked on his computer and gave us a site on B loop since A loop was closing the next day. And told us if we did not like it, we needed to find another site next morning. In fact, we liked the site we got and stayed there until Friday morning, enjoying the quietness of Moraine Park campground and its facilities. Kudos for all Rangers who helped us having a great time (and the weather cooperated too).
MARIONA A
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: A105, Loop: A Loop
Nice campground with all the commons things to have and everything was clean.
Daniel D
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: A112, Loop: A Loop
Great stay and very helpful park rangers.
Glenn C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D225, Loop: D Loop
Great campsite. Views of elk in the meadow, Longs peak and McHenrys. Quite a hike to the comfort station, however the solitude is worth it.
Mark D
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: A020, Loop: A Loop
RNMP is a beautiful place - no doubt. Unfortunately, there are FAR too many two-legged creatures around, especially in their four-wheeled vehicles, to make it enjoyable. We will help alleviate this problem by never going back.
Reece S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: B172, Loop: B Loop
This park is awesome! Love the views and shuttle service is honestly really nice for when you’re camping out of your truck bed. The area around fern lake is burnt out, but honestly with the fall colors and stuff starting to grow back… it’s amazing. Just be ready for 45 minute wait in a line of cars to get into the park (which isn’t something I’ve ever ran into at the Smokies or Shenandoah). The campgrounds were really nice too, everything was spaced out really well and the bathrooms were clean. I just wish they had more of a camp store so you wouldn’t have to go back into town and risk getting stuck in line again to get back into the park.
Jean M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: C207, Loop: C Loop
Limited privacy between camp sites however very convenient access to Trail Ridge Road and Bear Lake Corridor. Also good viewing for elk along Cub Lake trail.
Tracey J
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: A090, Loop: A Loop
Great location & very clean facilities. Saw lots of creatures & was a good starting point for daily activities.
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. |
