Glacier Basin Campground

Category: Campground in Estes Park, Colorado

Address: Highway 36 West, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

Phone: +19705861206

Reviews

Brendan F

Jul 23, 2022

One of the best campgrounds I've stayed in. Super quiet, clean, and spacious. There's so much room, you barely hear other campers around you. The scenery is πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Œ and they keep this place is great working order.

Avinash Deshmukh

Jul 8, 2022

This is one of the best campgrounds i have visited so far. First thing you would notice is the amazing mountain covered in snow if you are visiting in early June. You might be waking up in morning with elks gazing around your tent or camper. If you have campground reservations then you would not require the timed entry while in the park. Make sure to take your pass from ranger station when you check in. Campground has flush toilets and sink to clean your cooking pots. Fire pit is available but restrictions were in place for campfire. Campground has common bear box in case you want to store the food item. One star less as campsites are really too close to each other. Mobile range / internet : No Tip : visitor center has the free wifi.

Kevin Putman

Jun 16, 2022

Very cool area, nice views, not too far from Estes. All of the park workers were very nice as well. They have regular bathrooms and there's a quiet time at night. Watch out for bears and put your stuff in the bear boxes. The only complaint I have, that I have to subtract a point for, is that the old woman who runs the ice stand is possibly one of the rudest people that I've ever met in my entire life. She was literally yelling at other families for not having exact change. When it was our turn and we bought stuff, she was mad we were buying things from her. Not sure what her deal is but that made for an "interesting" experience.

Erick

Jun 10, 2022

One of the cleanest and well-maintained campsites I've ever been at. Bathrooms have flushable toilets, potable water spigots, and automatic lighting. Majority of sites are somewhat exposed so the summer sun hits pretty hard. Excellent views of the mountains (and if lucky, elk) from almost everywhere. The entrance has firewood and ice for sale, although it seems they were closed Wednesdays. Easy access (walkable) to the Park and Ride, which gives great bus service to multiple trailheads. Overall, one of the best campgrounds I've been at.

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Questions & Answers

Is this campground open I'm trying to come out Monday

Tanner | May 24, 2021
Jonathan Soechting | May 25, 2021

Campgrounds at Rocky Mountain National Park are currently operating at a 40% capacity. Moraine Park Campground has 142 sites open for reservations; including loops A (sites 1-67), B, and C. Glacier Basin Campground has 75 sites open for reservations; including loops B and C.

Do I need to fill the water tank before arriving or is water available somewhere?

Dale Lininger | Jun 14, 2020
Jen J | Jun 15, 2020

The campground has a shared RV dump and fill station where you can get water. Enjoy!

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Is there a problem arriving late at night to the campground? We will be getting in at like 9 PM or later. Not sure if we need to check in or what when we arrive.

Zach Watson | Jun 14, 2020
Premkumar Chinnaraj | Jun 15, 2020

If there is a reservation, usually the campground officials will place a note on your campsite with your name in it. You can go at any time and erect your tent. If you don't have a reservation, still you can go late night and pick an empty campsite (if it's available) and then pay them next day.

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Is there RV parking for this camp ground?

Nancy Medina | Jun 15, 2019
Jeff Sowders | Jun 16, 2019

Most of the sites that allow generator are half circle pull thru.

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How much does it cost for a bundle of firewood?

Elsa Ramirez | Jun 15, 2019
Jeff Sowders | Jun 16, 2019

I think it was 4$ a bundle

is there a place to fill the water tank for an RV trailer

P Teng (Racezx9) | Jun 15, 2019
Jay Detweiler | Jun 16, 2019

They have potable water

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Are dogs allowed???

Armando Pedroza | Jun 15, 2018
KJ Burton | Jun 16, 2018

Yes

Is there any good places to fish near this campground?

Kriz 714 | Jun 15, 2018
J Folk | Jun 16, 2018

Bear Lake is just a two-mile hike through the woods it's a very beautiful place to fish and you better have your Colorado license handy it's heavily patrolled by the park rangers. You probably won't catch anything it is heavily fished but just remember a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.

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Is the 2 car rule per site enforced?

Richard Davies | Jun 15, 2018
Jay Detweiler | Jun 16, 2018

Yes

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