Glacier Basin Campground - Rocky Mountain National Park

Glacier Basin Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado (Estes Park) offers 150 primitive RV and tent camping sites located 6 miles south of Beaver Meadows Entrance Station. Access to Bear Lake Trails. Most of the sites are in the open due to clearing of beetle kill trees. Scenic vistas of the mountains from most sites. Interior loops still have a forested feel with some trees around. There is a dump station and water fill available along with an onsite ranger station and several bathrooms with dish cleaning sinks. Access to Glacier Basin Campground is via the popular Bear Lake Rd. The campground is not far (1/2 mile) from the free shuttle stop that leads to Bear Lake area and trails. Paved roads with gravel/ dirt parking pads and dirt tent pads. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. A large group camping area is available via reservation. It is best suited to tent campers with limited/ no parking for RVs. An amphitheater is located near the ranger station with regularly schedule Ranger led programs in season. It is a bit of a drive from this campground to town/ stores. Come prepared. Finally, be aware this is a National Park = there are wild animals including bears that live here. Properly store all food and scented items, bear boxes are available. See the park in standard format