Campgrounds

Cashless Payments

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

 

 

Campground Fees

Winter	Standard Sites at Aspenglen Campground All other campgrounds are closed for the winter season	$30 per night
Summer	Standard Sites at All Campgrounds	$35 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

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

 

Tent campsite at Aspenglen Campground in spring with snow

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Interested in Camping During the Winter/Spring Seasons?

When prepared, camping is a fun activity throughout the year. Annually, the winter camping season in RMNP begins in late October and ends in late May.

During the winter camping season, Aspenglen Campground is open on a first come, first served basis. All other campgrounds inside RMNP are closed for the winter season.

The last night to camp in Aspenglen this winter season will be Sunday, May 18. At noon on Monday, May 19 the campground will close. The campground will then transition to the 2025 summer season operations.

How to Check In:

• Sites are available on a first come, first-served basis. A limited number of sites will be open in the C-Loop only.

• First, campers should proceed to Aspenglen Campground and pick out a campsite. Set up your campsite.
• Next, after setting up your campsite, drive to Fall River Entrance to pay your camping fee in person with the ranger in the kiosk.

Additional Things to Know When Planning a Winter Camping Trip

• All campsites have a table, tent pad, and fire grate.
• Bring your own water with you. Water is not available in the campground during the winter season. There is no dump station available.
• Flush toilets are not operational during the winter season. Portable toilets are provided.
• Campsites are not plowed or shoveled; 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 delays.

 

Planning for a Wilderness Backpacking Trip?

Thinking about going backpacking in the winter or summer seasons? Learn about planning for a wilderness overnight backpacking trip at https://go.nps.gov/romo/wildernessbackpacking.

 

Site in Aspenglen Campground in summer

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Get Ready for Summer Camping

During the summer season, Aspenglen, Glacier Basin, and Timber Creek Campgrounds are open and campsites are available by reservation only. Camping reservations can be made on Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance of a desired camping date.

When Are Campgrounds Open for Summer 2025?

Campground Name	Opening Date	Closing Date
Aspenglen Campground	1 p.m. on Thurs, May 22	Noon on Mon, September 29
Glacier Basin Campground	1 p.m. on Thurs, May 22	Noon on Mon, September 8
Timber Creek Campground	1 p.m. on Thurs, May 22	Noon on Mon, October 6
Longs Peak Campground	1 p.m. on Thurs, July 3	Noon on Mon, September 8

 

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 a campground reservation to stay overnight at Aspenglen, Glacier Basin, or Timber Creek Campgrounds, a timed entry reservation 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 is in effect (for example, before 9 a.m. for most areas of the park) or they will need to make a new timed entry reservation.

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

 

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.

 

Moraine Park Campground Update - April 2025

Moraine Park Campground remains closed due to the Moraine Park Campground & Headquarters East Utility Restoration Project. The contractor is working to finish up the project and Moraine Park Campground is expected to open this summer. However, we are unable to predict the opening date. We need to be confident regarding the availability of specific sites before we make sites available for summer 2025 reservations.

To learn more about this project, visit https://www.nps.gov/romo/getinvolved/moraine-park-campground-and-headquarters-east-utility-rehabilitation-project.htm.

 

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. Aspenglen Campground is the only campground in RMNP that is currently open during the winter camping season.

During the spring/winter season, Aspenglen Campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

How Do I Reserve a Campsite?

To camp at Aspenglen, Glacier Basin and Timber Creek, reservations are required during the summer season. 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.

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.

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.