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Estes Park Campground At Mary's Lake

Overview

Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake serves as a premier mountain basecamp for travelers exploring Northern Colorado. Managed by the local recreation district, this facility combines the rugged beauty of the Rockies with well-maintained infrastructure. Guests are greeted by panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and the glistening waters of the lake itself. It offers a peaceful retreat that remains close enough to local conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay for both short-term visitors and seasonal travelers.

Location & Surroundings

Situated just south of the bustling downtown area, the campground sits at an elevation that provides a breathtaking vantage point of the Continental Divide and Twin Sisters Peaks. The park is nestled right across from Mary's Lake, a popular spot for reflection and photography. Its location is strategically placed for those wanting quick access to the Beaver Meadows Entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, making it an ideal staging ground for early morning alpine adventures.

Amenities & Park Features

The park caters to modern RVers with a variety of site types designed to maximize the natural landscape. Key features include:

  • Full hookup RV sites with water, sewer, and electricity.
  • A seasonal heated swimming pool for guest relaxation.
  • Clean modern restrooms, coin-operated laundry, and a camp store.

The sites often feature gravel pads and picnic tables, providing a comfortable space for outdoor dining while you enjoy the crisp mountain air.

Nearby Attractions & Things to Do

Outdoor recreation is the primary draw for visitors staying here. You can spend your days fishing for trout in Mary's Lake or hiking the extensive trail systems within the nearby national park. A short drive takes you to the historic Stanley Hotel or the charming shops and galleries of downtown Estes Park. For a scenic drive, the Trail Ridge Road offers some of the highest paved elevations in the country, providing unmatched views of the tundra and local wildlife like elk.

Who This Park Is Best For

This campground is an excellent choice for family vacationers who want a safe and amenity-rich environment without sacrificing the mountain experience. It is also highly recommended for national park enthusiasts who require a reliable home base near the RMNP gates. While it offers modern comforts, the park maintains a quiet atmosphere that appeals to those looking to disconnect and enjoy the crisp Colorado air and star-filled night skies away from the city lights.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Swimming Pool
• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Body Of Water (Mary's Lake)
• Horseshoes
• Rec Hall
• Playground

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers
• Laundry
• ATM Machine

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Boating
• Mountain Biking
• Rock/Mountain Climbing
• Snow Sports
• Whitewater Rafting

- Facility

• Type (Public Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (128)
• 30 Amp
• 50 Amp
• Dirt Sites (128)
• Big Rig Sites
• Full Hookups (39)
• Water (21)
• Electric (21)
• No Hookups (17)
• Max Amps (50)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

William Germanetti

September 14, 2025

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

September 11, 2025

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

July 27, 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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

July 14, 2025

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

July 09, 2025

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

Richy New

September 21, 2024

One of the best campgrounds we’ve stayed at. Yes, the showers are paid, but they are very clean. The only issue is the curtains that don’t close properly, so your belongings will probably get wet. I felt safe here, and apart from rabbits and deer, there are no dangerous wild animals around. The campsite was clean and perfect for a tent.

Anne S

August 22, 2024

Just didn’t care for the short showers and the shower curtains weren’t fully covering the stall so things got a little wet in the changing area. The bathrooms were otherwise great. I felt reasonably safe here. The shelters were great- we stayed in a group campsite because there were around 8 of us camping.

Lindsey Van Lente

August 01, 2024

This was a very nice campground just outside of Rocky Mountain national park. The campground staff was always very friendly. We actually extended our stay by 2 more nights due to the convenience of it. The maintenance staff was always around working, to ensure upkeep. The bathrooms were very clean. Showers looked nice, but you did need to pay for them. There is a big corn hole play area and nice playground. Several large rock areas for kids to climb on. The pool was really clean and nice. Temperature was refreshing. Laundry facilities were also clean and cost me $3 to do a pretty large load. Mary’s lake is right across street. We saw many mule deer around and in the campground every evening.

Becca M

June 17, 2024

We loved camping here!!! All of the staff were incredibly nice and very friendly. Bathrooms are clean, showers are hot! (They are $2 for 5 minutes but there is a quarter machine right outside the bathrooms). The staff drives around the property several times a day to check the bathrooms and to make sure all is well on the property. The store on site is great for anything you forgot. There is pretty decent phone service too, which was a great surprise. Love being able to check in with the babysitter. We will only be staying at this property when we come to Estes! I cannot recommend it enough.

shon Matthewsboyy

June 17, 2024

We absolutely love it here. It’s our new go to place. The staff are all awesome and super helpful. This place covers all the bases. Great showers ($2 for 5 min. In quarters with change machine outside the doors). Sink to clean your dishes. Just outside of town. Great location. Great spots. Tents are separated from RV and Campers. Great little store on site for anything you’ll need. Ice, firewood huge dumpsters for trash. Bear box. As you can tell we love it. I won’t come to Estes unless we get a spot here from now on. Need more than just 5 stars for this place

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