Details
Bear Lake Road, Estes Park, CO, 80517
National Park ServiceLast Updated: May 22, 2026
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
Located on Bear Lake Road near Park & Ride, Glacier Basin Campground will open for the summer season on May 21. Campsites are available for tents, RVs and groups. Campsites are available by reservation only. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov, search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Glacier Basin Campground.
Campsite Details
Operating 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.
Weather
Average High and Low Temperatures (Fahrenheit) May: 62 / 34 June: 73 / 41 July: 78 / 46 August: 77 / 45 September: 70 / 38
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Ice For Sale
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
Glacier Basin Campground is located approximately 5 miles up Bear Lake Road. The campground access road is located across from Park & Ride. If entering RMNP on U.S. Highway 36, enter the park via Beaver Meadows Entrance and take the first left-hand turn onto Bear Lake Road. If entering via the Grand Lake Entrance or Fall River Entrance, follow U.S. Highway 34 to Deer Ridge Junction and follow signs toward Beaver Meadows Entrance. Turn right up Bear Lake Road.
Rates & Fees
Camping Fee
Per site per night
Camping Fee (Small Group)
Per site per night for groups of 9–15 people
Camping Fee (Medium Group)
Per site per night for groups of 16–25 people
Camping Fee (Large Group)
Per site per night for groups of 26–40 people
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
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 prohibitedRegulations Overview
There is an eight (8) person limit per site. Each camping site is limited to: one camping unit (i.e., a tent, RV, or trailer/tow vehicle) plus one additional tent. All tents shall be located on the tent pad. All additional camp structures must be self standing without impacts to vegetation or trees. Parking is limited to two (2) vehicles per site. A vehicle is defined as one vehicle, 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 paved access road. Some sites will accommodate only one vehicle on the graveled parking pad. Extra vehicles must park in overflow areas. A timed entry reservation is included with your campground reservation. Campers can enter RMNP and check into the campground anytime after 1 p.m. For the protection of campers and wildlife, all food, pet food, cooking utensils and other scented items must be stored inside a provided food storage box or a locked vehicle.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Four sites are available for those customers with a disability or otherwise limited mobility who would benefit from the accessibility design features.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
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.
RV Maximum Length
35
Trailer Maximum Length
35
ADA Information
Four sites are available for those customers with a disability or otherwise limited mobility who would benefit from the accessibility design features.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
Additional Information
One solar shower stall are available; visitors must provide their own solar heated shower bag.
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