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Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
Moraine Park Campground is the largest in Rocky Mountain National Park, set in the wide glacial valley near the Beaver Meadows entrance. The Big Thompson River runs through the area, elk gather in the meadows especially during the fall rut, and trailheads for Cub Lake and Fern Lake start nearby.
236 campsites|Colorado
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Campsite Types
Standard (electric)
45 sites
Electric hookupsRV OKTent OK
Standard (no hookups)
190 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
Tent only (electric)
1 sites
Electric hookupsTent OK
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Guide to Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Loop A's standard nonelectric sites are close to the river and central to the valley
For Tents:Standard nonelectric sites throughout Loop A work well for tent camping
For RVs:45 standard electric sites in B Loop are the only hookup option in the campground
When to Go
Summer for hiking access, and September through October for the elk rut, one of the most popular wildlife-viewing windows in the park.
Tips
- →B Loop has the only electric hookups; the rest of Moraine Park is dry camping
- →Elk gather in the meadows near camp during the fall rut — keep a safe distance and never approach
- →The Beaver Meadows entrance is close, making this a convenient base for the park's east side
- →Book early for September weekends when elk-viewing crowds peak
Highlights
Largest campground in Rocky Mountain National ParkIn the Moraine Park valley, prime elk-viewing territory especially during the fall rutBig Thompson River runs through the areaNear the Beaver Meadows entranceTrailhead access to Cub Lake and Fern Lake
Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Moraine Park 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 for hiking access, and September through October for the elk rut, one of the most popular wildlife-viewing windows in the park. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park have?+
Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park has 236 campsites, including Standard (electric), Standard (no hookups), Tent only (electric).
How far in advance should I book Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park?+
Moraine Park 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 Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park?+
Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Moraine Park Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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