Tents at Glacier Basin Campground
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Glacier Basin Campground is closed for the 2025/2026 winter camping season. Planning for trips in summer 2026? Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov, search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Glacier Basin Campground.
Campsites
Location
Bear Lake Road
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO 80517
Fees
Hours
Glacier Basin Campground is closed for the 2025/2026 winter camping season. Planning for trips in summer 2026? Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov, search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Glacier Basin Campground.
Reservations
Glacier Basin Campground is a reservation only campground. All sites are reservable up to six months in advance through www.recreation.gov.
Make a Reservation →Directions
Drive up Bear Lake Road, near Beaver Meadows Entrance. At the major intersection for Park & Ride, turn left and follow the signs to Glacier Basin Campground.
Weather
Average High and Low Temperatures (Fahrenheit) May: 62 / 34 June: 73 / 41 July: 78 / 46 August: 77 / 45 September: 70 / 38
Accessibility
Four sites are available for those customers with a disability or otherwise limited mobility who would benefit from the accessibility design features.
Fires are only allowed in metal fire grates. Never leave fires or coals unattended. Fires must be completely extinguished before leaving campsite or going to bed. Gathering firewood or fire-starting materials is prohibited
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Generators may only be run between 7:30 - 10 am and 4 - 8:30 pm. Sites C76 - 104 and Group loop: no generators allowed. RVs and trailers are not allowed in the group loop.
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One solar shower stall are available; visitors must provide their own solar heated shower bag.
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Four sites are available for those customers with a disability or otherwise limited mobility who would benefit from the accessibility design features.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Developed Campground