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Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
Glacier Basin Campground sits along Bear Lake Road on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, with access to the free shuttle that runs to the popular Bear Lake and Glacier Gorge trailheads. It's a mostly tent-oriented campground with a large group camping area for bigger parties.
149 campsites|Colorado
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Campsite Types
Tent only
74 sites
No hookups · tent onlyTent OK
Standard (no hookups)
64 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
Group
11 sites
No hookups · tent-only group sitesTent OK
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Guide to Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Loop C standard sites work for families who want both tent and small-rig flexibility
For Tents:74 tent-only sites in Loop C make this one of the most tent-focused campgrounds in the park
For RVs:No dedicated RV or electric sites here — Loop C standard sites accommodate small to mid-size rigs only
When to Go
Summer, when Bear Lake Road and the shuttle are running and the high-country trails are snow-free. This is one of the most in-demand campgrounds in the park during that window.
Tips
- →Bear Lake Road often requires the shuttle in peak season — check current vehicle access rules before you go
- →This is a tent-heavy campground; large RVs will have better luck elsewhere in the park
- →Group sites need to be booked well ahead for reunions or scout trips
- →Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer — set up a rainfly and secure loose gear
- →Watch recreation.gov for cancellations — popular summer dates go fast but openings come up constantly
Highlights
On Bear Lake Road, with shuttle access to Bear Lake and Glacier Gorge trailheadsMostly tent and tent-only sites, good for hikers who want to be close to the trails11 group tent sites for larger partiesSurrounded by subalpine forest with mountain viewsCentral to some of the park's most popular hiking
Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Summer, when Bear Lake Road and the shuttle are running and the high-country trails are snow-free. This is one of the most in-demand campgrounds in the park during that window. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park have?+
Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park has 149 campsites, including Tent only, Standard (no hookups), Group.
How far in advance should I book Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park?+
Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park is a federal campground, so sites are booked through recreation.gov — typically up to 6 months in advance — not the Texas state park system. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park?+
Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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