Campgrounds

Cashless Payments

Rocky Mountain National Park accepts payment for all entrance & campground fees in the form of debit/credit card only.

 

 

Campground Fees

Summer	Standard Non-Electric Campsites	$35 per night
Summer	Standard Electric Campsites	$55 per night
Summer	Tent-Only Non-Electric Sites at Longs Peak - No Water	$30 per night
Summer	Group Sites at Glacier Basin Campground	$50 per night for small sites $60 per night for medium sites $70 per night for large sites
Winter	Standard Non-Electric Campsites	$30 per night
Winter	Standard Electric Campsites	$55 per night

Access and Senior Pass holders receive a 50% discount on standard sites.

 

Newly designed campsite in Moraine Park Campground

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Moraine Park Campground Update - September 29, 2025

Moraine Park Campground is currently closed to complete a few remaining construction items as part of the Moraine Park Campground and Headquarters East Utility Rehabilitation Project.

The campground will reopen for the 2025/2026 Winter Camping Season on a first come, first served basis beginning at 1 p.m. on October 20, 2025. For details, see t the winter camping section below.

 

Site in Aspenglen Campground in summer

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What Campgrounds Are Open?

As summer transitions to fall, Timber Creek Campgrounds remains open. All other campgrounds inside RMNP are currently closed.

The last night for camping during the summer 2025 season will be Sunday, October 5. Campsites are available by reservation only and reservations can be made on Recreation.gov.

Campground Name	Opening Date	Closing Date
Timber Creek Campground	1 p.m. on Thurs, May 22	Noon on Mon, October 6
Moraine Park Campground	1 p.m. on Wed, July 9	Closed for the 2025 Summer Season
Aspenglen Campground	1 p.m. on Thurs, May 22	Closed for the 2025 Summer Season
Glacier Basin Campground	1 p.m. on Thurs, May 22	Closed for the 2025 Summer Season
Longs Peak Campground	1 p.m. on Thurs, July 3	Closed for the 2025 Summer Season

 

How to Make a Campground Reservation?

To make a reservation, visit Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made through the following ways:

• Online at www.recreation.gov
• Using the Recreation.gov Mobile App
• Or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Campground reservations cannot be made in person at the campground or at any of RMNP's visitor centers. Some campsites are available on a short-term release. Please see each individual campground's page on Recreation.gov for specific campsite details.

 

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If I Have a Campground Reservation, Will I Also Need a Timed Entry Reservation to Enter Rocky Mountain National Park?

For visitors who have an overnight camping reservation for Aspenglen, Glacier Basin, Timber Creek or Moraine Park Campgrounds, a timed entry reservation is included with your campground reservation.

Campers will be able to enter the park beginning at 1 p.m. on the first day of their camping reservation. This is also the check-in time for all RMNP campgrounds.

• Campers who would like to enter RMNP earlier in the day will have to enter the park outside of the times of day when timed entry is in effect (for example, before 9 a.m. for most areas of the park) or they will need to make a timed entry reservation.

For additional details, see the Frequently Asked Question section below or visit RMNP's Timed Entry Webpage

 

Planning for a Wilderness Backpacking Trip?

Thinking about going overnight wilderness backpacking? Learn about planning for a wilderness overnight backpacking trip at https://go.nps.gov/romo/wildernessbackpacking.

 

Interested in Camping at Longs Peak Campground?

Longs Peak Campground is a seasonal campground that typically opens in early July and closes in early September. Sites in Longs Peak Campground are available for tents only. Longs Peak Campground is the only first come, first-served campground in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Be advised, there is no water available in this campground. For more details on Longs Peak Campground, please see below.

 

A campsite in RMNP is covered with snow on a winter day

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Interested in Camping During the 2025-2026 Winter & Spring Seasons?

Camping is a fun activity to enjoy year-round when prepared. The winter camping season begins on October 20, 2025 and ends on May 18, 2026. During the winter camping season, Moraine Park Campground is the only campground open.

Campsites will be available in part of Loop A, Loop B and Loop C on a first come, first served basis.

• Standard non-electric sites are $30 per site, per night.
• Standard electric sites are $55 per site, per night.

To pay overnight camping fees, campers can use the Scan & Pay function on the Recreation.gov Mobile App, pay in person at Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances, or use an envelope in the campground to pay via Credit Card.

Water, electricty and the dump station will be available. Electric sites are available in Loops B and C. There are no water hookups available at campsites.

During the winter camping season, firewood and ice are not available for purchase in the campground. Supplies can be purchased in the Town of Estes Park.


Additional Things to Know When Planning a Winter Camping Trip:

• Campsites have a picnic table, tent pad, fire ring, and food storage box
• Campsites are not plowed or shoveled by park staff
• Campers are advised to pack a shovel and be prepared to dig out your own campsite
• When it snows, plowing the main park roads are our number one priority
• Snowplows will plow campground roads, but expect and be prepared for delays

The last night for winter camping will be on Sunday, May 17, 2026

• Moraine Park Campground will close at noon on May 18 for maintenance in preparation for the upcoming 2026 summer camping season.

 

See Below for Additional Details on All of RMNP's Campgrounds:

 

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Frequently Asked Questions on Camping

Is Camping Available Year-Round?

Yes. Camping is available year-round inside Rocky Mountain National Park. During the summer season, most campsites are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. During the spring/winter season, camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

How Do I Reserve a Campsite?

To camp at Aspenglen, Glacier Basin, Moraine Park and Timber Creek Campgrounds, reservations are required. Visit Recreation.gov or call [phone]. Some campsites can be reserved up to 6 months in advance, while some campsites are availalbe on a short-term release. 

What Time is Check In?

For all campgrounds inside Rocky Mountain National Park, check in begins at 1 p.m. 

What Time is Check Out?

For all campgrounds inside Rocky Mountain National Park, check out is at 12 p.m. You must be packed up and out of your campsite by noon on your scheduled departure date. 

I have a Campground Reservation, Do I Also Need a Timed Entry Permit to Enter the Park?

For visitors who have a campground reservation to stay overnight at Aspenglen, Glacier Basin, or Timber Creek Campgrounds, a timed entry permit is included with your campground reservation.

Campers will be able to initially enter the park beginning at 1 p.m. on the first day of their camping reservation, which is also the check-in time for all park campgrounds.

• Campers who would like to enter the park earlier in the day will have to enter the park outside of the times of day when timed entry permits are in effect (for example, before 9 a.m. for most areas of the park) or they will need to make a reservation for a timed entry permit.

Campers who have reservations for Glacier Basin and Aspenglen Campgrounds will have access to the Bear Lake Road Corridor as well as all other areas of the park. Park visitors who have reservations to camp at Timber Creek Campground will have access to most areas of the park, excluding the Bear Lake Road Corridor. 

• Campground reservations are available through www.recreation.gov and they sell out in advance. 
• There are no same day sales available at RMNP's campgrounds.

When arriving at the park's entrance gate, visitors with campground reservations must show their reservation confirmation to the park ranger at the gate. Campers can show a printed copy of your confirmation or a screenshot on a mobile device. If you take a screen shot, make sure to capture the full reservation confirmation. Partial screenshot images may not be accepted.

• Campers should have both their reservation confirmation and a valid photo ID for the reservation holder ready to show a ranger before arriving at the park's entrance station.
• Do not expect to open your Recreation.gov account on your mobile device at the park's entrance station, cell service is not reliable at RMNP's entrance stations.

How Quickly Do Campsites Fill During the Summer?

All campsites in RMNP's reservation-only campgrounds are reserved well in advance. If somone cancels, the campsite immediately becomes available again through Recreation.gov. 

It is best to plan ahead. During the summer season, the only first come, first served campsites inside the park are located at Longs Peak Campground. This campground available to tents only and fills quickly each day.

I'd Like to Camp at Longs Peak Campground. What Do I Need to Know?

Longs Peak Campground is a seasonal campground that opens for the season in early July. This is a tents-only campground and water is not availble. Longs Peak Campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

I am Planning to Camp at Longs Peak Campground, Do I Need a Timed Entry Permit?

Longs Peak Campground is a first come, first-served and tents-only campground that will open beginning in early July. The overnight camping fee for Longs Peak Campground does not include a timed entry permit to enter the park. Campers planning to stay overnight at Longs Peak will also need a park entrance fee and a timed entry permit, depending on where you plan to visit and during what time of the day.

How Many Nights Can I Camp?

From May 1 through October 15, you can camp in the park 7 nights total parkwide. For example, if you stayed three nights at a campground on one trip and four nights at another campground on another, you wouldn't be able to stay any more nights that summer season.

You can also camp overnight in the park an additional 14 nights between November 1 and April 30.

Do You have Limits on RV or Trailer Length?

Yes. The RV and trailer limits are as follows for each campground in Rocky Mountain National Park:

• Aspenglen Campground: 30 feet
• Glacier Basin Campground: 35 feet
• Moraine Park Campground: 40 feet
• Timber Creek Campground: 30 feet
• Longs Peak Campground: Tents only

How Many People and Vehicles Can I Have at My Campsite?

There is an eight (8) person limit per family site. For Group Sites, special rules apply. Please see the Glacier Basin Campground page for more details. 

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.

How Many Tents and Vehicles Can I Have at My Campsite?

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.

Many campsites only have room for one vehicle to park at the campsite. At all RMNP campgrounds, there is a 2 vehicle limit per site. A vehicle is defined as one vehicle, one trailer, one RV, or one towed unit. If your selected campsite does not have space for a second vehicle, extra vehicles must park in overflow areas. Overflow parking is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come, first served basis in each campground.

All vehicles must be parked on provided gravel or concrete parking pads. They cannot be parked on vegetation or in places where they could cause resource damage.

At group sites, special rules apply. Please visit the Glacier Basin Campground page for all details.

When Are Quiet Hours in Effect?

At all campgrounds, quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., this includes the use of generators. 

Please respect your fellow campers and adhere to the park's quiet hours. 

Does My Camping Fee Include Entrance to the Park?

No, camping fees are separate from the park's entrance fees.

Does my Park Pass Give me a Discount on my Camping Fees?

It depends - America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders get a 50% discount on camping fees. All other passholders, including the Rocky Mountain National Park Annual Pass, America the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass, Military Pass, Veterans Pass, and Volunteer Pass, do not qualify for camping discounts. 

Can I Buy Ice at the Campground?

Ice is not available during the winter season.

Can I Bring My Pet Camping?

Yes, with some rules. Pets must be on leashes no longer than six feet. Please clean up after them.

Pets are prohibited on all trails, tundra, and meadow areas. Pets may not make noise that impacts visitors or wildlife. For all pet regulations, please visit https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/pets.htm

Can I Use Fireworks in the Campground?

No, the use of fireworks is prohibited in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Can I Ride my Skateboard, Rollerblades, Scooter, or Similar Devices in the Campground?

No, for your safety and the safety of other campers, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, and similar devices are all prohibited in Rocky Mountain National Park.