Rocky Mountain National Park - Camping

Aspenglen

Open
Opens at noon May 16, 2008; closes at noon September 23, 2008.

Phone
Information: 970-586-1206

Details
The campground has 54 sites situated along Fall River just inside the Fall River Entrance on US Rt. 34, 5 miles west of the town of Estes Park.

Glacier Basin

Open
Opens at noon May 21, 2008; closes at noon September 9, 2008.

Reservations
Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP

Phone
970-586-1206

Details
Located 7 miles west of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center off of the Bear Lake Rd. Most sites are in a lodgepole pine forest. Glacier Creek runs near the campground. Good hiking trails are easily accessed from the campground. . Group camping is also available. Reservations are recommended for all camp sites. Call 1-800-365-2267 for further information.

Longs Peak

Open
Open All Year

Phone
Information: 970-586-1206

Details
Nestled near the trailhead to Longs Peak, the campground"s 26 sites are for tents only on a first come/first served basis. During July and August, most campers rise early to hike the Longs Peak Trail. There is a seven night stay limit during the summer; fourteen nights during the winter.

Moraine Park

Open
Open All Year

Reservations
Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP

Phone
Information: 970-586-1206

Details
Moraine Park Campground is open year "round. It is located off of the Bear Lake Rd., 2 1/2 miles from the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Sites are mostly in a ponderosa pine forest and look out over Moraine Park, a large meadow area with the Big Thompson River flowing through.  Reservations are recommended. For further information, call, call 1-800-365-2267.

Timber Creek

Open
Open All Year

Timber Creek has many dead trees, and tree removal will delay opening and affect operation. It will be closed through early July.

Phone
Information: 970-586-1206

Details
The campground is open throughout the year. The 98 sites are set on high ground looking out over the Kawuneeche Valley and the Colorado River. Fishing and hiking are readily accessible. Moose regularly visit the valley, along with elk and mule deer. During the summer, the fee is $20 per site per night. During the winter and spring, when no water is available at the campground, the fee is $14 per night per site.