Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground
Open for the 2026 summer season. The campground opened May 21, 2026 and closes September 8, 2026 at noon. All sites are reservation-only via Recreation.gov. Check-in is 1 p.m., check-out is noon. Camping reservations include timed entry for Bear Lake Road. Park-wide 7-night camping limit applies.
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 4:56PM MDT until July 21 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Larimer County in north central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 800 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry creeks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This may cause small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Rawah Creek, Sheep Creek, North Fork Rawah Creek, Camp Creek, Nunn Creek, Laramie River, Joe Wright Creek, Deadman Creek, Two and One Half Creek, Brinker Creek and North Fork West Branch Laramie River. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of West Central Larimer County.
Air Quality Alert issued July 21 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Ozone Action Day Alert. WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties WHEN...400 PM Tuesday July 21 to 400 PM Wednesday July 22 IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front Range Urban Corridor. Hot and sunny weather with limited chances for afternoon storms will allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday elevated ozone is possible in the Denver Metro area, Fort Collins, Greeley, and surrounding areas. On Wednesday the highest ozone is expected to be confined to locations within the Denver Metro area. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories, visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone pollution through state policies. For more information about health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
About
Glacier Basin Campground offers 150 campsites at 8,500 feet on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, positioned 5.2 miles up Bear Lake Road from the Beaver Meadows Entrance. The campground features a mix of standard tent/RV sites in Loops A, B, C, and D, along with tent-only group sites. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grate, and tent pad. Paved roads and parking spurs accommodate vehicles up to 35 feet combined length, though the group loop restricts vehicles over 21 feet. Amenities include flush toilets, potable drinking water, and an RV dump station. No hookups, showers, or laundry facilities are available. Sites are limited to eight persons, one camping unit, and two vehicles. Pets are allowed but must be leashed (6 feet max) and are prohibited on trails, tundra, and meadows. The surrounding forest of Douglas fir, lodgepole pine, and ponderosa pine provides a mix of sun and shade. Wildlife viewing opportunities include mule deer, elk, bighorn sheep, and various songbirds. The campground's location provides convenient access to Bear Lake Road trailheads and the park's alpine tundra via Trail Ridge Road.
Directions
From Estes Park, take US Highway 36 west to the Beaver Meadows Entrance. The turn for Bear Lake Road is 0.2 miles past the entrance on the left. Drive 5.2 miles up Bear Lake Road; the campground entrance is on the left, across from the Park & Ride parking area. From Grand Lake, enter via the Grand Lake Entrance and follow Trail Ridge Road east approximately 40 miles to Deer Ridge Junction, then follow signs toward US 36/Beaver Meadows Entrance. Bear Lake Road turnoff is on the right, 0.2 miles before the park exit.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 - $70 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 586-1206 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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