RMNP & YNP
Which month is better for visiting these 2 parks? 1st 2 weeks in June or last 2 weeks in Aug? Are reservation a must and how many days in each park. We like to hike but might have to limit to short hi...
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caysea7254 wrote:
Thanks everyone! So that was our concern for June, the weather. So we will just go in Aug. Maybe we can do without reservations. We hate reservations cause then you have a time line. Thanks again!
If you're looking to stay in one of the campgrounds in RMNP, you'll need reservations, particularly at Moraine Park CG, even if you arrive during the week. It's very popular, pretty much til first snow closes all but one loop. And one loop is first come/first served; they frequently have a waiting line. Glacier Basin CG can be a better choice for inside the park.
Private campgrounds in Estes Park will likely have availability if you arrive during the week. Weekends almost always require reservations for most of the commercial campground in town.
The only unknown for the upcoming 2015 season is the Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake, as well as at East Portal. Larimer County Parks will not be running the show in 2015, the Town of Estes Park is taking over and there is absolutely no information available that I've been able to find, about any changes that may occur in 2015. It's a good, bare bones campground and nearly always has spots available during the week. Will probably have to wait til after the first of the year to get any info on it's future.
