Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground

Campground · Colorado · 149 bookable sites ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Rocky Mountain National Park (National Park) · Open Access

149
Bookable sites
35 ft
Max rig length
up to 40
People per site
4
Accessible sites
8,606 ft
Elevation
Rocky Mountain National Park
Photo: Share the Experience, Thomas Loker · Recreation.gov

Overview

All campsites at Glacier Basin Campground are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App, or call 1-877-444-6777.

 Glacier Basin Campground is located on the east side of RMNP at an elevation of 8,500 feet. There are 150 campsites available. To get to Glacier Basin Campground, drive up Bear Lake Road approximately 5 miles. The entrance to Glacier Basin Campground is across from the Park & Ride Parking Area. 

  • Any sites that are open are listed as "A" for available; this means those campsites are available to be reserved.

  • Any campsite listed as “NR” has Not Yet Released; this means that those campsites are not yet available to be reserved.

  • A number of campsites are available to be reserved up to 6-months in advance on a rolling window.

  • Some campsites are available to be reserved 2-weeks prior to your desired camping date.

  • Some campsites are available to be reserved 1-week prior to your desired camping date.

  • Group campsites are available to be reserved 1-year in advance on a rolling window.  

Is a Timed Entry Reservation Included with my Camping Reservation?

Yes. Campers with reservations for Glacier Basin Campground have a "Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road" reservation included with your camping reservation. Your campground reservation will serve as your vehicle timed entry reservation. Campers can enter RMNP via the Grand Lake, Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances beginning at 1 p.m. on the first day of your camping reservation. Remember to print and bring a copy of your campground reservation with you and keep this in your vehicle. You will be asked to show your campground reservation confirmation at the park's entrance station upon arrival.  

When Can I Check into My Campsite?

Check In begins at 1 p.m. for all campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park. 

What Time is Check Out?

All campers must check out of their campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park by noon. 

How Many Nights Can I Stay at Glacier Basin Campground?

In Rocky Mountain National Park, there is a 7-night limit for all campgrounds during the summer season. This means that campers can stay a total of 7 nights inside the park. This limit includes overnight stays at all campgrounds. For instance, a camper could spend 7 nights at Glacier Basin Campground or they could stay 3 nights at Glacier Basin Campground and 4 at Timber Creek Campground.

Recreation

Rocky Mountain National Park has over 350 miles of hiking trails that range from flat lakeside strolls to steep mountain climbs. One of the most popular activities in the park is wildlife viewing. There are excellent wildlife viewing opportunities to see elk, Mule deer, Bighorn sheep, hawks, a wide range of songbirds and more throughout the park.

Rocky Mountain National Park offers some unforgettable scenic views along of the land above trees, over 1/3 of the park is alpine tundra. Enjoy incredible scenic drives along Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road.

Facilities

Glacier Basin Campground contains several group and family tent-only sites, as well as RV sites without hookups. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grate and tent pad. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. 

There is a shuttle stop inside the campground for the park’s free shuttle bus. The shuttle system provides easy access to many trailheads and scenic destinations located throughout the Bear Lake Road Corridor. Click on the following link to learn more about the Bear Lake Road Corridor .

Natural Features

A pleasant mix of Douglas fir, Lodgepole pine, Ponderosa pine and the occasional Engelmann spruce forests the campground, offering equal amounts of sun and shade. Grasses, shrubs and seasonal wildflowers fill the open meadows.


Wildlife is plentiful in the park, and while mule deer and the majestic Rocky Mountain elk are the most commonly seen, black bear, coyote, bighorn sheep and moose inhabit the region as well.

Nearby Attractions

The Town of Estes Park is a short drive from the campground, located outside of RMNP’s Beaver Meadows and Fall River Entrances. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding, and golfing opportunities await. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding, and fishing.

The facts

  • 149 bookable sites
  • 158 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 4 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 35 ft
  • Up to 40 people per site
  • Loops: Group Sites, Loop A, Loop B, Loop D, loop C

Site types

  • 74 Tent Only Nonelectric
  • 64 Standard Nonelectric
  • 11 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
  • 9 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

158 campsites at Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeAccessMax rigPeople
G001-SGroup SitesGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric—Gravel——18 ft15 🐾
G003-MGroup SitesGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——18 ft25 🐾
G004-MGroup SitesGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——18 ft25 🐾
G005-MGroup SitesGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricBack InGravel——18 ft25 🐾
G006-MGroup SitesGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——18 ft25 🐾
G007-LGroup SitesGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——18 ft40 🐾
G008-SGroup SitesGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——18 ft15 🐾
G009-LGroup SitesGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricBack InGravel——18 ft40 🐾
G010-SGroup SitesGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——18 ft15 🐾
G011-SGroup SitesGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——18 ft15 🐾
G012-MGroup SitesGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——18 ft25 🐾
A001Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——25 ft8 🐾
A002Loop AStandard NonelectricParallelGravel——35 ft8 🐾
A003Loop ATent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
A004Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——22 ft8 🐾
A005Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——18 ft8 🐾
A006Loop AStandard NonelectricParallelGravel——35 ft8 🐾
A007Loop AStandard NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
A008Loop ATent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
A009Loop ATent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
A010Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerate—25 ft8 🐾
A011Loop ATent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
A012Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate—35 ft8 🐾
A013Loop ATent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
A014Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate—35 ft8 🐾
A015Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——35 ft8 🐾
A016Loop ATent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
A017Loop ATent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
A018Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——35 ft8 🐾
A019Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——22 ft8 🐾
A020Loop AManagementParallelGravel——35 ft8 🐾
A021Loop ATent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
A022Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate—28 ft8 🐾
A023Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate—28 ft8 🐾
A024Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——21 ft8 🐾
A025Loop ATent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
A026Loop AStandard NonelectricParallelGravelModerate—32 ft8 🐾
A027Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——30 ft8 🐾
A028Loop ATent Only NonelectricBack InGravelModerate——8 🐾
A029Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——22 ft8 🐾
A030Loop ATent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSevere——8 🐾
A031Loop AStandard NonelectricParallelGravel——35 ft8 🐾
A032Loop ATent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
B033Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerate—20 ft8♿ 🐾
B034Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate—30 ft8 🐾
B035Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——25 ft8♿ 🐾
B036Loop BStandard NonelectricParallelGravel——25 ft8 🐾
B037Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——22 ft8 🐾
B038Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——25 ft8 🐾
B039Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——28 ft8 🐾
B040Loop BTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
B041Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——25 ft8 🐾
B042Loop BTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
B043Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——28 ft8 🐾
B044Loop BStandard NonelectricParallelGravel——35 ft8 🐾
B045Loop BTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
B046Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate—35 ft8 🐾
B047Loop BTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
B048Loop BTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
B049Loop BTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
B050Loop BTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
B051Loop BTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelModerate——8 🐾
B052Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——18 ft8 🐾
B053Loop BTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
B054Loop BStandard NonelectricParallelGravelModerate—35 ft8 🐾
B055Loop BTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelModerate——8 🐾
B056Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerate—18 ft8 🐾
B057Loop BStandard NonelectricParallelGravel——25 ft8 🐾
B058Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerate—18 ft8 🐾
B059Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerate—15 ft8 🐾
B060Loop BStandard NonelectricParallelGravelModerate—28 ft8♿ 🐾
B061Loop BStandard NonelectricParallelGravelModerate—35 ft8♿ 🐾
D121Loop DStandard NonelectricParallelGravelModerate—35 ft8 🐾
D122Loop DTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
D124Loop DStandard NonelectricParallelGravel——21 ft8 🐾
D125Loop DManagementParallelGravelModerate—28 ft8 🐾
D126Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——25 ft8 🐾
D127 - Removed ? Does not exist ? Loop DManagementParallelGravel——28 ft8 🐾
D128 - HOSTLoop DManagement—Gravel——35 ft8 🐾
D129Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——32 ft8 🐾
D130Loop DStandard NonelectricParallelGravel——25 ft8 🐾
D131Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——32 ft8 🐾
D132Loop DTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
D133Loop DStandard NonelectricParallelGravelModerate—35 ft8 🐾
D134Loop DManagementParallelGravel——35 ft8 🐾
D135Loop DTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
D136Loop DTent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate——8 🐾
D137Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate—32 ft8 🐾
D138Loop DTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
D139Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——32 ft8 🐾
D140Loop DManagementPull ThroughGravel——32 ft8 🐾
D141Loop DTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
D142Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——28 ft8 🐾
D143Loop DTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
D144Loop DStandard NonelectricParallelGravel——35 ft8 🐾
D145Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——32 ft8 🐾
D146Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——35 ft8 🐾
D147Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——35 ft8 🐾
D148Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——32 ft8 🐾
D149Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——35 ft8 🐾
D150Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——32 ft8 🐾
C063loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C064loop CManagementPull ThroughGravelModerate—28 ft8 🐾
C065loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
C066loop CStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate—28 ft8 🐾
C067loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C068loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C069loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
C070loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——18 ft8 🐾
C071loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
C072loop CTent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——20 ft8 🐾
C073loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
C074 - HOSTloop CManagement—Gravel——35 ft8 🐾
C075loop CStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate—22 ft8 🐾
C076loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
C077loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel—Boat In—8 🐾
C078loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelModerate——8 🐾
C079loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelModerate——8 🐾
C081loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C082loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelModerate——8 🐾
C083loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C084loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C085loop CTent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate——8
C086loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelSevere——8 🐾
C087loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelModerate——8 🐾
C088loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelSevere——8 🐾
C089loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelModerate——8 🐾
C090loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
C091loop CTent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate——8 🐾
C092loop CTent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerate——8 🐾
C093loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
C094loop CTent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevere——8 🐾
C095loop CTent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevere——8 🐾
C096loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C097loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C098loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C099loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelModerate——8 🐾
C100loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
C101loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelModerate——8 🐾
C102loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
C103loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C104loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSevere——8 🐾
C105loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C106loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelModerate——8 🐾
C107loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C108loop CManagementParallelGravel——35 ft8 🐾
C109loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravelModerate——8 🐾
C110loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
C111loop CStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——28 ft8 🐾
C112loop CStandard NonelectricParallelGravel——35 ft8 🐾
C113loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
C114loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
C115loop CTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel———8 🐾
C116loop CStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——18 ft8 🐾
C117loop CTent Only NonelectricParallelGravel———8 🐾
C118loop CStandard NonelectricParallelGravel——32 ft8 🐾
C119loop CStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——35 ft8 🐾
C120loop CStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel——35 ft8 🐾

Getting there

From Estes Park, CO:

Drive on U.S. Highway 36 west from Estes Park. The closest entrance to the park is the Beaver Meadows Entrance. The turn for Bear Lake Road is approximately 0.2 miles from the Beaver Meadows Entrance, located on the left side of the road. 

Drive up Bear Lake Road 5.2 miles. The turn to enter Glacier Basin Campground is located on the left side of Bear Lake Road and across from the Park & Ride parking area.

From Grand Lake, CO:

Drive on U.S. Highway 34 east, which becomes Trail Ridge Road inside the park. Enter at the Grand Lake Entrance. Follow Trail Ridge Road east across the continental divide approximately 40 miles. When you come to Deer Ridge Junction, follow the signs for U.S. Hwy 36/Beaver Meadows Entrance. The turn for Bear Lake Road will be on your right, approximately 0.2 miles before the exit to the park.

Drive up Bear Lake Road 5.2 miles. The turn to enter Glacier Basin Campground is located on the left side of Bear Lake Road and across from the Park & Ride parking area.

40.32917, -105.59333 · 40°19'45.0"N 105°35'36.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in3.13.23.44.73.51.72.11.92.32.52.92.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Glacier Basin Campground is a seasonal campground open from May 21 through the night of September 7, 2026. The campground will close at noon on September 8. Campground Fees (Per Site/Per Night) $35.00 for standard nonelectric sites/tent sites $50 for small group sites (may accomodate up to 15 people) $60 for medium group sites (may accomodate 16-25 people) $70 for large group sites (may accomodate 26-40 people) 

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground

Can you reserve a site at Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground?
Yes, Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground have?
158 sites in total, of which 149 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground?
35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-07.

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