Reviews

Don Brouillet

If you haven't camped at Rocky Mountain National Park, do it! The park is incredible by itself, and this campground is a great spot. Our RV was in the shop for repairs so we decided to do a tent camping trip. The campsites have nice level pads for tents, a sturdy picnic table, and ample space. Everything is clean and all the facilities worked well. Wildlife (deer) visited our site several times. No bears or mountain lions (fortunately). Be aware there are no showers, so I wouldn't plan too many days here, but hey, it's the wilderness, enjoy it!

alchymista a

The campground itself is really nice. The location is great for the sadly little Rocky Mountain NP has to offer - it's right at the road to the extremely overcrowded/no chance to park almost anytime/nothing special Bear Lake. One ranger was so nice and helped us; others 's were normal and polite. One had absolutely nothing to do; he circled the campground in 10min intervals like some sort of prison guard until he made up something to pester you about. Seriously, there are national parks that desperately need rangers in the most precious areas, and here, there are so many rangers in a campground that some of them have nothing to do at all :(. In the end we left a couple of nights earlier and had a much better time in Utah and Idaho.

Glynis Villarica

The campground is amazing, clean and most of all the unparalleled view above 8,500 ft. You can see the glaciers so close. Bathrooms are clean but no showers. Campsites have no water so you have to fill up in front of the ranger station.There is also a shuttle that comes to bring you to bear lake road and Estes Park. Highly recommends.

Connected bangla

One of the best campgrounds in Rocky Mountain National Park. Beautiful mountain views, peaceful forest setting, and clean facilities. It’s well-organized with easy access to shuttle stops and hiking trails. Great spot for tent camping. Perfect base for exploring Bear Lake area and other scenic nearby.

Dayana Sauceda

Camped here for a few days and I would definitely camp here again. Stayed in C loop for tents only. Some sites had no trees but some did for some privacy - they had a lot of bathrooms in this loop where you really had them a close walking distance no matter where your site was. The bathrooms are in great shape. So clean. No trash cans inside though just so you know. There is a rinse sink in the bathroom area.

Ryan

Stayed here in the car for 2 nights, I’m glad we picked this campground over the other two in the park. Beautiful views all around, quiet and very very nice bathrooms. I even took a photo of the bathrooms and sent it to my friends because of how clean it was for a campground. Fire ban in effect so we didn’t get to have a fire but that’s okay and not the campgrounds fault. I DEFINITELY would stay here again!!

Abril Fernandez

Great place to stay! Bathrooms are clean, they have quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. You can take the shuttle to bear lake just crossing the street from the campground.

Young

Glacier Basin Campground has quickly become my favorite campsite, at least for the foreseeable future. This place has everything you need for a perfect camping experience: a solid tent base, a sturdy concrete picnic table, a firewood store, drinkable water (seasonal), and spotless restrooms. One of the first things you'll notice is the beautiful aspen trees surrounding you. At my particular site (A028), you only need to take a few steps to be greeted by stunning views of the mountain range. Plus, there's a Bear Lockbox right next to the site, so you have secure storage for your food and belongings. For those like me who are coming from out of state and renting a car, the on-site firewood store is incredibly convenient. Just remember that the firewood vendor arrives at around 4 PM, starts selling at 6 PM, and stays until 8 PM. Make sure to be there within that window if you need to stock up. Overall, Glacier Basin Campground offers a fantastic mix of convenience and natural beauty, making it an ideal spot for any camper.

Biswanath Das

The campground is conveniently located within the Estes Park. The camp ground is big and not clumsy at all, the views are breathtaking. The restrooms, water sources, grills, trash collection are great you should not have any issue at all. All major hiking trails and lake are only 5minutes drive from the ground. Highly recommend.

Joe

Glacier Basin is a big campground in a great location in RMNP. The camp sites are quite close to each other, so if you have inconsiderate neighbors you will hear them. Some stays we've had peace and quite, some stays we've had children crying at 7am. Each loop has a couple of bathrooms, water station, and dishwashing sink. There was limited service for Verizon. They aren't selling ice or firewood this season (so it's a 25 minute drive into Estes Park if you need more). Some sites have shade and some don't - be aware of that. Of the ~20 nights I've spent here in the summer I have been rained on almost all of them. Rain showers usually move through quickly. The best part about the campground is the location. You can either walk / drive 0.5 miles to the park and ride shuttle, which will take you up Bear Lake Road, or you can hike from your campground to the many trails in this section of the park.

TK Sung

One of the best options for RMNP, especially for hiking numerous trails in Bear Lakes area. If you stay in Estes Park, you'll need entry permit to come in to the park. Having a campsite in the park solves that problem. Once in the camp, you can take shuttle to the trail head without driving at all. At $30, it's not that very cost effective though. A motel room in Estes Park can be had for $70 and it comes with all creatures comfort like real bed, heat/AC, electricity, plumbing, wifi, privacy, etc, etc. The campground is a little cramped, but it comes with flush toilet and running water. Loop A and B are also shaded. Avoid Loop C if you can: many are fully exposed to the sun. If those are the only sites available, I'd stay in a motel in Estes Park.

micah ingram

Friendly staff. Beautiful and clean campground

Jacob White

Beautiful campground, though campsites are glaringly close. Bring earplugs in case you have a loud local neighbor. Firewood sold on site at the entrance. Nice clean bathrooms. Easy hike out the backside of campsite to Sprague lake. Across the street from the park and ride. Don't forget about your park pass in addition to your campsite reservation. Love me some national parks.

Jeff Coffland

I was surprised at the quality of the bathrooms at the site - far better than the pit toilets throughout the park. Plumbing never smelled / looked / felt so good! The campground was clean and well maintained. The park rangers also patrolled the campground on a regular basis to ensure everyone’s safety particularly related to food storage. The campsites weren’t huge but had enough privacy. Finally a beautiful view of the mountains.

David Heim

Great camping, need a few more bear boxes