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
Clare N
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: A109, Loop: A Loop
Really had a great time. The stars were amazing and we saw so much wildlife. One of our best camping trips ever at Rocky Mountain, we also had a great quiet campsite.
Kathy M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: A109, Loop: A Loop
We enjoyed A113 campsite for two nights. The location is nice - private, short hike from the car and not too far of a walk to the restrooms. We had nightly visits from a mother deer and her two young ones. We also had a wild female turkey come through with 8 babies. We were there in early September so the elk rutting season had begun. We saw a herd of 50-60 elk just outside of the campground area. This campground is excellent - close to hiking, fishing and animal watching. Highly recommend!
Natalie R
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: B176, Loop: B Loop
Such an awesome experience during rut season!! We could hear the bugles all night. Unfortunately with the sites being so stacked on top of each other, we could also hear people snoring and talking way past curfew. Overall a great campground.
Udaykumar H
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: C206, Loop: C Loop
Not many know this park campground has shuttle services every 30mins to Park and Ride. No need to wakeup at 4am or 5am just to find parking spot at glacier gorge or bear lake if you have campground reservations here, you can utilize shuttle services.
Tansica S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: A Loop
This campground wasn't as deep into the park as I expected, so you can still get signal in the park. A31 is just a 150-meter walk over the hill to the restroom. The restroom is VERY clean with flushable toilets. The campsite is well-shaded. Not much foot traffic to disturb you at this campsite; however, sounds DO CARRY. The first night we were kept awake by neighbors at A30, and the second night by people down at A28. Bring ear plugs!
I did the Bear Lake to Dream, Nymph, and Emerald Lake hike. Nymph was the best looking lake, in my opinion. Emerald and Dream look the same, not worth the hike, but a local told me the lakes look much prettier in January/February.
Kathryn F
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: A022, Loop: A Loop
We loved our camp site, A022, as it was slightly tucked away from all but one other campsite on a small hill. The park was beautiful, and so expansive that we will have to come back to see more! Great stay.
Beth E
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: A068, Loop: A Loop
Always a great experience!
Jason L
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: A029, Loop: A Loop
Linda K
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: B180, Loop: B Loop
What a treasure. Rocky Mountain National Park has been a family favorite for years. We love observing the wildlife, especially the elk and enjoy the fishing opportunities. Nothing beats the beauty of a beautiful Brook trout in the Park's streams and fishing separates you from the crowds and allows you to appreciate the beauty of the Park in solitude.
J’Enelle K
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: B174, Loop: B Loop
What an amazing experience. If I could give 6 stars, I would! I tent camped at Morraine Park for 2 nights. During my two day stay I had so many firsts! I solo hiked in the Rockies, which sounds terrifying, but the trails in Morraine park are highly trafficked and well taken care of. There wasn't one time where I felt unsafe. The natural beauty of this place is astounding. I did the park & ride to Bear Lake. That trail was rather easy and again, highly trafficked. From that point I hiked up the mountain towards Alberta Falls. What a beautiful waterfall! Along the trail the only wildlife that made itself known were chipmunks, who were clearly seeking food from hikers. Just a reminder- it is illegal to feed all wildlife in the park. I continued past Alberta Falls towards Mills Lake. The trek wasn't easy due to the rough terrain and the elevation gain, but it was SO worth it!! Mills Lake did not disappoint. The view of the mountain range and the crystal clear water left me in awe. I spent 2 hours sitting by the water just taking it all in. I 100% recommend this trail. Back at the campsite, I was really pleased with the cleanliness of the park. I was surprised to see an entire herd of Elk grazing just 60 yards away from my campsite. They continued all night and I woke up at 6am to an Elk bellowing 10 ft away from my tent. So cool! There are a few hiking trails right next to the campsite. One of them being Cub Lake. I did this hike around 630pm! This is an easy hike with little to no elevation gain. I had to turn around before the sun set because I didn't want to get caught in the middle of the meadow at dusk. I'm so glad I went when I did though because that is when I saw a female Moose make her way out of the forest to graze in the meadow. That was the most beautiful and humbling experience. On my last night I stayed up to watch the stars come out, not expecting to see the Milkyway and yet there she was! This experience truly moved me. I'm so glad I camped here!
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. |
