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Elk Meadow Lodge and RV Resort
Overview
Elk Meadow Lodge and RV Resort provides a classic Colorado mountain experience situated right at the doorstep of the Rockies. Known for its wide-open views and frequent wildlife sightings, the park offers a blend of traditional camping and modern resort amenities. It serves as a premier basecamp for those looking to explore the high-altitude wonders of Estes Park while enjoying a well-maintained, scenic environment that captures the spirit of the American West.
Location & Surroundings
The resort is located just one mile from the main entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, making it one of the most conveniently positioned parks in the region. Nestled in a sprawling meadow at the base of Giant Track Mountain, the park lives up to its name with frequent elk sightings. The surrounding landscape offers 360-degree views of towering peaks, including the iconic Longs Peak, providing a dramatic backdrop for every sunset.
Amenities & Park Features
The facility caters to various camping styles with a mix of sites and services designed for comfort. Key features include:
- Full hookup RV sites equipped with water, sewer, and electrical connections.
- A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub for relaxing after a long day of hiking.
- Family-friendly recreation including a miniature golf course and a playground.
- On-site essentials such as a bathhouse, laundry facilities, and a fenced dog park for pet travelers.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Beyond the immediate access to national park trails like Bear Lake and the high-altitude reaches of Trail Ridge Road, guests are only a short drive from downtown Estes Park. The town offers a variety of local boutiques, mountain breweries, and the historic Stanley Hotel. For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby Lake Estes provides opportunities for kayaking and fishing, while the surrounding national forest lands offer endless miles of rugged hiking and mountain biking trails.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for wildlife photographers and nature lovers who want to observe elk and deer directly from their campsite. It is a fantastic choice for families seeking a resort-style atmosphere with plenty of on-site activities to keep children engaged between excursions. Because of its proximity to the national park entrance, it is also the perfect fit for dedicated hikers and explorers who want to minimize transit time and maximize their time on the trail.
Amenities
- Tenting
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Rentals
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Rick Estes
Stayed at this park many times. The staff are wonderful and very helpful. The history is great and very interesting. The mountain views are incredible! Best views I've ever seen in a campground. Very close to RMNP and stores and restaurants (try the burgers at Boss). Now for the sites themselves. Not the very best. Dusty gravel roads with fairly uneven sites. Power boxes look new, but the lack of wifi or cable was concerning especially for kids. If the owners would spend some money to improve the roads, level out the sites, improve the functions at the lodge and maybe plant a few aspens, this park could have 5 star ratings. All in all, not too bad of a place to stay in a RV.
Jeffery Cole
Good location and the bathhouses were nice as well. However, campsites are stacked on top of each other and the area around your site for your camper or RV is not very level. The whole campsite is basically a very dusty gravel area. There’s no grass or trees. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, but the driveways and the driving areas are pretty rough. The exit area needs some serious work for grading because there’s some big holes and rough areas coming out of the parking lot or the driveway onto the main street. When we checked in, they said they couldn’t guarantee that there would be picnic tables at every place. There was a picnic table at our site, but it was basically ready to be thrown away. Also, there was no cover on the electrical box. It confuses me how these campgrounds fill up when they’re open, but they won’t reinvest any of that money back into things. How a big Campground who charges $100 a night can’t buy picnic tables just confuses me.
Sandy R
The good - super nice and helpful staff. You can’t get any closer to the entrance of Rocky Mountain NP. Hook-ups worked fine. The not so good-overall what I would call a rustic campground. Many sites are not level and all are dirt. Took us an hour in our Class A to get level in our spot. We had to use a significant number of blocks under our right side tires. There is virtually no grass anywhere, including in the dog park. It is mostly dirt and a dust bowl. The mini golf is in need of repair. Entrance road in is ok but out really rattled our coach and contents. We did not try the pool but it looked ok. We did not use any other facilities.
Angela Valdes
We chose this campground as a landing spot after traveling two days. I knew it wouldn't be amazing but it definitely needs some TLC! First some positives; the staff was friendly and helpful, the shower/bathrooms were clean, spacious and convenient. It is on the free shuttle route which came in handy because we didn't bring extra transportation besides our RV. But there's no Uber/Lyft. Staff gave us info on a private car service thankfully which saved us one night! The views are fantastic! But the pool was absolutely disgusting! As a pool business owner, this is very unsanitary and just rude to your paying guests! It wouldn't take much to keep it clean. Plus the pump wasn't running even in the early evening so there's hundreds of bugs besides the scum. This is the only entertainment that was worth enjoying for down time. And after finding a nicer campground for less money, this one is overpriced. Not the best value. If you're not looking for fancy, or much activity with great views, this is a good choice. If you have kids or enjoy swimming, look elsewhere.
Keisha Pink
Uneven ground made it hard setting up our tent. The group is also hard driving stakes into. I wish there were more grassy, shaded areas for the tent sites. Overall, though, it's not a terrible place. My kids enjoyed the pool. I loved that there was a laundry facility. The bathroom/showers were super clean.