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Estes Park Campground At Mary's Lake
Overview
Overview
Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake provides a quintessential Rocky Mountain experience for travelers seeking a scenic home base. Situated in a picturesque valley, this campground offers a balance between natural beauty and essential comfort. Guests are greeted by stunning views of the surrounding peaks and the peaceful waters of Mary's Lake, creating an atmosphere that is both relaxing and invigorating for those looking to explore the nearby wilderness while enjoying a well-maintained campground environment.
Location & Surroundings
The campground is perfectly positioned to serve as a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Located just a short drive from the entrance, it allows visitors to easily access high-altitude trails and winding alpine roads. The setting is framed by panoramic mountain vistas that change with the seasons, from lush green summers to golden autumn aspen displays. The area is also frequently visited by local wildlife, including elk and mule deer, offering frequent opportunities for nature photography right from your campsite.
Amenities & Park Features
Designed to accommodate a variety of setups, the facility offers a range of sites including those with full hookups and water-electric options. Guests can take advantage of clean restroom and shower facilities, along with a seasonal swimming pool that serves as a refreshing retreat after a day of hiking. The onsite camp store is helpful for picking up firewood and convenience items, ensuring you have what you need for a comfortable stay under the stars.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Beyond the national park, the town of Estes Park offers a charming array of dining, shopping, and entertainment. Visitors often enjoy strolling through the historic downtown area or visiting the iconic Stanley Hotel. For outdoor enthusiasts, Mary’s Lake itself provides popular fishing opportunities, and the surrounding trails are excellent for morning walks or challenging mountain bike rides. Whether you are looking for guided horseback tours or a quiet picnic spot by the water, the location is ideal.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is best suited for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize accessibility to Rocky Mountain National Park. It is an excellent choice for those who value scenic beauty and wildlife viewing over luxury resort frills. If you are an RVer looking for a reliable, nature-focused stop that puts you minutes away from some of Colorado’s most breathtaking landscapes, this park provides the essential features for a memorable mountain getaway.
Features & Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
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Reviews
William Germanetti
Tent sites are nice because they are multi level, hilly. Won't be able to put stakes in. There were 2 big rocks plus my own gear that I put in corners of tent. Bathroom and shower good
MARIE POLIFRONE
Wonderful campground run by lovely people right outside of Rocky Mountain NP. Surrounded by the mountains, the ground are well maintained with a pool and camp store. Some of the full hookup sites are close together but we’ve stayed at worse. Having full hookups available at a reasonable price after hiking all day is worth it. Highly recommend.
Renata Berdychowska
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely beautiful campground! We had an amazing stay at Mary’s Lake Campground in Estes Park! 🏕️⛰️ 📍 Perfect location – just minutes from downtown Estes Park and close to the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. The views are stunning with mountains all around, and the peaceful atmosphere is everything we needed. 🌲🌄 🚶♀️ There’s a lovely little hiking trail right from the campground, great for a walk with beautiful views. While you can’t swim in Mary’s Lake, it’s still a peaceful place to relax and explore on foot. 🧼 The facilities were spotless – clean showers, restrooms, a laundry room, and even a small pool for a refreshing dip after hiking. 🧺🚿🏊♀️ 🛒 The camp store is super convenient and has all the basics you might need – plus the staff is very friendly and helpful. 💡 Traveler Tips: Book early, especially in summer – it’s a popular spot! Bring layers – even summer nights can get chilly. Catch the sunrise or sunset – the views are unreal! 🌅 Great for RVs and tent campers alike. We’re definitely coming back. This campground is the perfect base for exploring everything Estes Park and the Rockies have to offer.
Fran Dew
Minimum 2-night stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Boxes are provided at each site to store coolers due to heavy presence of bears in the area. The bathhouse was very nice and clean, however they charge $2 for 6 minutes to shower. There is a change machine at the bathhouse that takes $1, $5, $10 and $20 so you can get your shower quarters!!! The scenery was beautiful, I would recommend this campground.
bethwa63
Can't say enough Great things about this RV Park. The location is quiet yet convenient to the Park, Beautiful views, clean rest rooms and laundry facilities. The camp hosts are SO friendly and helpful in every way possible. I actually had an incident where another campers dog pulled its tether out of the ground and charged my leashed dog. I was forced to pick her up and hold her high off the ground while this dog jumped up at us. It wasn't at my request but he was asked to leave, they have zero tolerance with that kind of thing there and I wish more campgrounds were this way. They have rules and they expect guests to respect them. We have been in SO many places with dogs running off leash, this was a Great change for the better. Really well managed park