Reviews

Albert

Quiet and beautiful camp site, very close to the park & ride bus station which was so convenient. Bathrooms were well maintained, decent number of bear lockers, and clean drinking water. Highly recommend!

Michael Ko

Fairly isolated B53 campsite. Has bear box. Could hear the family on B51 but the short trees did hide them. No one on the other side. The bathroom was a quick walk and was very clean (only sinks and flush toilets). Potable water was closer to the entrance. The little shop made getting ice and firewood very easy (took card too). Cell service was decent: 5G and LTE. Having the camp site reservation made getting in and out of Bear Lake area very easy. (No one really checks the reservation until you get to the campground). The campgeound is a quick 5 walk to the park and ride.

Deena czech

Concession stand open from 5 to 8 Really good Firewood. Some treats. Ice cream coming soon. Lighter fluid lighters Chapstick ice cubes and blocks

Justin Reich

Phenomenal campground. Well staffed and the plumbed bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Sites have varying tent pad sizes so becareful which one you reserve. Easy access to lots of trails. No pets allowed on most trails throughout the national park though

Jordan Koehler

First camping trip-great place to do it! Awesome views, bathrooms & water were super convenient. Photos attached from site133. Firewood and ice available on site. Park n ride to all trailheads just across the street, you don’t need timed entry to get into the park if you camp here which is a major perk in the summer!

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.