Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park
Camping in RMNP offers unforgettable experiences, like dark skies full of glittering stars, private wildlife encounters and the sounds of nature coming to life at night. To reduce impact on the land and ensure a pleasant experience for all, camping is only permitted at the following designated campgrounds:
To make a reservation for a campground visit recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. In person reservations are not available.
Timber Creek Campground
Total Sites: 98, tents and RVs
Location: West side/Grand Lake entrance (Note: This is the only campground located on the west side of the park)
Reservations: Reservations Required
Fees: $35 per site, per night
Aspenglen Campground
Total Sites: 52, tents and RVs
Location: East side/Fall River entrance
Reservations: Highly recommended, with some weeks with reservations required
Fees: $30-$35 per site, per night
Glacier Basin Campground
Total Sites: 150, tents and RVs
Location: East side
Reservations: Reservations required
Fees: $35 - $70 per site, per night
Longs Peak Campground
Total Sites: 26, tents only
Location: East side
Reservations: First-come, first-served only
Fees: $30 per site, per night
Moraine Park Campground
Total Sites: 244 summer, 64 winter
Location: East side/Beaver Meadows entrance
Reservations: Highly recommended in summer, available six months in advance. First-come, first-served only in winter.
Fees: $26 per site, per night
*Please note that Moraine Park Campground is currently closed. Read about the rehabilitation project here*
Rocky Mountain National Park Backcountry Camping
A permit is required for an overnight stay in the backcountry areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. Backcountry campsite permits become available around March 1st each year and may be reserved these sites online or in-person only. Overnight backpack trips require advanced backcountry skills and equipment, so make sure to research and prepare prior to reserving a RMNP wilderness permit.