Glacier Basin Campground, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

Glacier Basin Campground is part of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado (1 hr 11 min northwest of Boulder, CO) with an elevation of 8,612 feet. There are a total of 146 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the beginning of September. 63 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 90 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $35.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, firewood, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (424)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		74%
4 star		17%
3 star		5%
2 star		1%
1 star		0%

@KarenL1374189 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #C119

Everything We Hoped For!We loved this campground for the stunning views, super clean bathrooms, and the easy access to hiking in RMNP. So many trails to choose from, either directly from the campground, or across the Bear Lake Road to the Park N Ride. Can't say enough about the views, especially if your site is in the open center area like ours was at C119. There are lots of sites with shade as well. Sites are pretty close together but since we did not take our pups (they can't go on the park trails) we didn't mind. Very difficult to snag a reservation but daily persistence paid off and we got one night which was the last night of their season. So glad we did. Will try again for next year!

@CarolP9818555 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #B41

Great first stop of a week-long camping trip.

@RenatoA2B51D2E · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #C116

Even with very early booking, to get a campsite was difficult. The campsite in the mountain nature was very nice.

@KrisD86C5E38BB · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #C94

Really awesome campground, we wish we could have spent a few more nights here before the season ended. We stayed in C94 and felt like we had a lot of privacy and great views.

@StephenP202589 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #D141

One of my favorite places. RMNP. MY 4th trip, from Indiana. One of the best hiking opportunities in the country. Long, short, easy, difficult, higher altitudes, etc its all here. Tip, get acclimated to the altitude before you try any long hikes to the higher altitudes

@CarolineOBEB31 · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #C66

Amazing hikes. The drive from Glacier Basin Campground to Grand Lake is unbelievably beautiful.

@KatyA8C2E8B2AB · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #A3

Great campsite. A-loop has shade. Shared bear boxes.

@LukeB5750B5D52 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #C99

What a nice campground with amazing views. Bathrooms were nice and clean too but much is always nice!

@LindaOD99E29B7 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #C103

Glacier Basin campground is the perfect location for those who want to hike in the Bear Lake Corridor on the east side of the park. The free shuttle (park and ride) is directly across the street from the campground. The shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes with stops at each of the trailheads and returning the same way. For those who want to hike the alpine lakes trail (very popular) hop on the bus and head to the top. NO PARKING PLACE issues. Also when you camp at Glacier Basin you will not need a timed entry permit because your camping reservation lets you in at 1:00 pm of the day you begin camping and you are free to come and go at will.

@iras97034AB2D3 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #C109

Beautiful park. Nice enough campground but spots are too close to each other. Received numerous notifications of upcoming reservation but no notice of a fire ban.

@StephenP202589 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #A25

One of my absolute favorite places. The cold weather at night caught me off guard, my fault totally.My BIG problem is with the campsite Reservation process with Res.gov. Campground full ???? But lot of empty sites. I was at Great Smokey Mountain National Park last year where campground was 2/3 empty but and Reserving sites was difficult, and campground full signs up. I dont get it. I tried really hard to reserve spots in other National Parks

@LeahL3813703 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #C114

lovely campsite, absolutely beautiful to have the mountains all around you!! Across the street from the park-and-ride so it's super easy to get to any of the bear lake corridor hikes. Very clean bathrooms.

@YuJ1228208 · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #C89

Always one of my favorite campgrounds with best views of the mountains. Great facility. Had a great experience this time as well. Lovely weather. Saw some deer and a whole herd of elk.

@CameronP437B70 · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #A17

Site A017 was one of the best sites in the campground. It is on the outside of A loop and has privacy from the pine trees (they're now about 7 or 8 feet tall in Fall 2024). There is a trail on the hill behind the site, but it does not see a lot of traffic. Site had a level tent pad and a bear box.Glacier Basin campground is a great campground. The bathrooms were updated and always clean. There is an outdoor dish rinse on the side of the comfort station and there are two Solar shower stalls in Loop D. We saw wildlife each day, both elk and mule deer. The campground is close to Sprague Lake and Bear Lake and not needing a timed entry was very convenient.

@GaryR1641966 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #D132

I would highly recommend a stay at Glacier Basin Campground. The site has excellent views, and is across the street from the park and ride. From the parking lot you can catch a shuttle to 3 different trailheads, which will give you access to a dozen or so hikes. Staying at this campgrounds will make your stay so much simpler; as being on Bear Lake road eliminates the need for timed entry pass, the shuttle greatly reduces the need to drive for the first day or two, and the campground is relatively close to Estes Park should you need supplies.

@TeresaL2300337 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #A6

Typical NP campground with trees (shade, no view) and no trees (view, no shade). Have stayed here many many times and this is a wonderful park to visit.

@MistyT1187225 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #B40

This was my first camping experience and I was nervous. But I will absolutely be back to this location! The bathrooms were close by and very clean! The bear cabinet was much appreciated. Just a short walk or bike ride away is a beautiful open field to star gaze and mountain gaze from. There were many campers but I never felt crowded and quiet time was respected both nights we were there.

@BillHBC45A6BE2 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #C71

I'm not computer friendly at all with that being said I thought my reservation was for 2 night not just 1 so I didn't even put my tent up l I just slept in my truck an moved on at 6 am. Lesson learned. I wish you had an easier way for people not so up to date. I'm learning I did get my entry pass for Arches National Park

@DavidP3257927 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #C113

Everything about this camping exper Hence was special but allow me to take a moment to praise the smart, kind, and professional NPS workers who met me at the gate, guided me camping experience with grace, managed so many visitors and smiled and represented our countrys national parks with such brilliance. Im so grateful and so thankful for your service. Standing applause

@XiangYin40BE5A · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #D143

As explicitly stated on the Park website, this campsite area has no shade. On a summer afternoon in mid-August this means oppressive high altitude heat, so go hang out at Sprague Lake if you need to. Apart from that, you are surrounded by mountains; the restrooms are super convenient to this campsite and super clean, and yes there are rustic shower facilities (but they are not lit at night). There was a four-hour-long thunderstorm with hail the night we camped and we were glad to have a room in Estes Park the next night. The park host told us it had been hailing earlier in the week. This was in August. Best to get waterproof spray for your tent if its old! We walked to the Bear Lake shuttle park and ride, but if you need to check out at noon you can always break camp and drive your car the 1-minute drive over to the park and ride lot. Overall a good time.

@RachelL4774006 · Camped on Aug 15, 2024 at Campsite #C88

We were at campsite #88 and it was perfect!! It had a great view, close to the bathrooms, water at your campsite, and relatively private!! Love love loved it!!!!!

@PatrickH813255 · Camped on Aug 14, 2024 at Campsite #B47

Great campsite

@JeffL9591550 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #D142

Our campsite was awesome - great views, nobody directly next to us, water source right there, real close to great hiking and fishing, flush toilets nearby. The fire ban and poor weather kept our experience from being great.

@DanielR3951934 · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #C87

This campsite was very well maintained with ample campsite space and great views. The only reason I gave 4/5 was because it was overcast and rainy for a good amount of our stay - which, of course, is no slight on the campground or facilities. We have stayed in campgrounds that were much not nearly as nice and much more expensive, so this was a delightful experience. Not to mention that the access to the park, and specifically the Bear Lake corridor is unmatched! Will most definitely return for years to come.

@RohanDAFFB1904 · Camped on Aug 7, 2024 at Campsite #A5

This was my first camping experience. I liked the campground, and all the facilities provided. For me the only difficulty was navigating to my camp spot.

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