RMNP Campgrounds

[MVH1]

We want to make a trip next year and would like to stay in the park. Anybody have any recommendations on the different campgrounds in the park. Thanks

[Fliposo]

On the West side of the park there is Timber Creek CG. It's first come-first served. Weekends are pretty full, but during the week there are usually sites available until mid-afternoon. Plenty of trails in the area, and access to the Colrado River.
As for time of year, I like it all. Now you would see the baby Elk, Moose, and Deer. In September you'd see and hear the Rut. Summer the nights wouldn't be quite as cool.

[MVH1]

Thom02099 wrote:

MVH1 wrote:
We want to make a trip next year and would like to stay in the park. Anybody have any recommendations on the different campgrounds in the park. Thanks

Three campgrounds in the park are available. Moraine Park at 8160 feet is the most popular, and all sites are reservable for the summer season. Glacier Basin at 8500 feet is also popular; A,B, and D loops are all reservable, C loop is first come/first served. Aspenglen at 8200 feet also is reservable; it also has specific loops with restrictions (tents only, generators allowed/not allowed).

Timing is everything! If you're looking to reserve for early in the season, weather could be a factor in the opening of the campgrounds. I was up in Moraine Park several weeks back, and only B loop was open, the remaining loops still in winter conditions. And this was BEFORE the recent rain/snow we've had here. No indication yet that the campgrounds are fully open for the season.

Here's some information that you may find useful in planning your trip. If at all possible, later in the season would be recommended, as the snow will be gone not just from the campgrounds, but from the areas around for hiking.

RMNP Camping Info

Thanks for the great information. What month would you recommend to visit during the summer?

[MVH1]

C7XR7 wrote:
If you can get a spot - take it. I don't think you can go too wrong. Try Moraine park CG and go from there. What kind of camping will you be doing?

We will be in our travel trailer and want to explore the park.

[ngreen]

Moraine was our favorite but since they have redone Glacier Basin, the views are beautiful and they added nice restrooms, just wish they had included showers

[4runnerguy]

Our favorite is Moraine Park.

[Thom02099]

MVH1 wrote:
We want to make a trip next year and would like to stay in the park. Anybody have any recommendations on the different campgrounds in the park. Thanks

Three campgrounds in the park are available. Moraine Park at 8160 feet is the most popular, and all sites are reservable for the summer season. Glacier Basin at 8500 feet is also popular; A,B, and D loops are all reservable, C loop is first come/first served. Aspenglen at 8200 feet also is reservable; it also has specific loops with restrictions (tents only, generators allowed/not allowed).

Timing is everything! If you're looking to reserve for early in the season, weather could be a factor in the opening of the campgrounds. I was up in Moraine Park several weeks back, and only B loop was open, the remaining loops still in winter conditions. And this was BEFORE the recent rain/snow we've had here. No indication yet that the campgrounds are fully open for the season.

Here's some information that you may find useful in planning your trip. If at all possible, later in the season would be recommended, as the snow will be gone not just from the campgrounds, but from the areas around for hiking.

RMNP Camping Info

[2gypsies1]

Moraine and Glacier Basin have beautiful views and are very convenient to awesome hiking.

[C7XR7]

If you can get a spot - take it. I don't think you can go too wrong. Try Moraine park CG and go from there. What kind of camping will you be doing?