About Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground
Number of accommodations: 233
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
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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
Sydney S
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: B180, Loop: B Loop
We were close enough to a bathroom, had a flat designated area for our tent and a picnic table and fire pit. Check in was easy and they gave us info about the park too!
Micah W
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: C207, Loop: C Loop
Great campground, campsite had a nice large tent pad but close to other sites
Max L
October 15, 2022
Great campground with epic views.
Peter B
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: B191, Loop: B Loop
Moraine Park Campground is in my Top 5 favorite campgrounds I’ve ever stayed in, and the Rockies are always beautiful!
Paul B
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: B185, Loop: B Loop
The Moraine Park Campground was a fantastic site! Coming in late September, there was always something going with the wildlife either in the Moraine Park area or the campsite! Water and facilities were a quick walk away. The bear boxes that were available at my campsite were clean and sturdy. If you are looking for some camping in Rocky Mountain, you can't get much better!
Kelly F
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: A099, Loop: A Loop
Enjoyed the scenery and fellow campers.
Luis Miguel M
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: B149, Loop: B Loop
Great experience to fall asleep to the sounds of Elk right next door, they are literally in the middle of the campground.
Also, we had a problem with our jeep and the volunteer Jeff jumped right in to help us out, so a big thanks to the volunteers and rangers that work in the park.
Paul S
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: A005, Loop: A Loop
Rocky Mountain National Park and Moraine Park Campground exceed all my expectations when we visited in early October. While the permit system does add additional consideration when planning your trip and seem like an annoyance, I now understand how beneficial it is to the park experience. Hiking trails were not crowded. Wildlife wasn't overrun by people getting too close. The parks shuttle system was easy to use and never overworked. This made getting from the campground to all the trailheads easy.
When I was here 25 years ago as a teenager the park was so connected to Estes Park that it felt like more of a hotel trip with hiking nearby. Daytrips to and from the trails and then back to modern restaurants and shops to end the day. Not anymore. The designed separation of Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Parks activities mean Rocky Mountain is able to offer an experience that feels more in line with the spirit of the National Parks' mission. Very happy to see the positive changes Rocky Mountain has implemented. Everything was terrific.
If I had one complaint, it would be that other campers often ignored the 15 mph speed limit signs and travelled much faster than that past my 3 year old son and I as we walked or biked around the campground. This behavior doesn't fall on the park by any means, but perhaps more signage, reminders from rangers, or speed bumps would help slow down excited drivers.
Elizabeth E
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: D220, Loop: D Loop
One of the largest campgrounds i have ever been in. Even though it was large, it was very quite and clean, with new bathrooms and even shower areas.
Charles Z
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: B179, Loop: B Loop
Always a lot of campers but the park manages the campgrounds extremely well. Very easy to enjoy the beautiful outdoors here with access to many things including lots of hiking trails.
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. |