Moraine Park Discovery Center
Facility · Colorado ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Rocky Mountain National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 8,138 ft
- Elevation
Moraine Park Discovery Center is open daily during the summer season.
Located along Bear Lake Road, the Moraine Park Discovery Center is a great place for families and Junior Rangers to explore. Take in scenic views of Moraine Park and Longs Peak. Discover fun Junior Ranger activities and exhibits. Restrooms and water are available. There is also a Nature Store managed by Rocky Mountain Conservancy.
Getting there
Moraine Park Discover Center is located on Bear Lake Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the Beaver Meadows Entrance.
40.35834, -105.58363 · 40°21'30.0"N 105°35'1.1"W
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Moraine Park Discovery Center
- Can you reserve a site at Moraine Park Discovery Center?
- No. Moraine Park Discovery Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Moraine Park Discovery Center
- Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry-2020 0.6 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Information Office 1.3 mi · Visitor Center
- Wilderness Office 1.3 mi · Visitor Center
- Beaver Meadows Visitor Center 1.3 mi · Facility
- Fall River Visitor Center 3 mi · Facility
- Sheep Lakes Information Station 3.7 mi · Facility
- Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley 4.5 mi · Visitor Center
- Pole Hill Road (#122) 7.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (970) 586-1206
- Email romo_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-23.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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