With Moraine Park, situated in RMNP, closing for renovations until June 2024, you may be wondering where you’ll camp after exploring the park. Have no fear – there are many options inside and outside of the national park. You’ll have your choice of full-amenity RV parks to boondocking in the backcountry! Here are alternative campsites near Rocky Mountain National Park.
14 miles, 23 minutes to RMNP Beaver Meadows Entrance
The Forest Service campground is situated close to the Wild Basin trailhead, giving it access to the park and Estes Park, while still being on the quieter side.
38 miles, 1 hour to RMNP Beaver Meadows Entrance
Open seasonally from June to September, this forest service campground sits in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area and gives access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area.
30 miles, 45 minutes to RMNP Beaver Meadows Entrance
Flatiron Reservoir is surrounded by 200 acres of public land, and offers amazing camping and fishing. Although swimming and boating are not permitted in this reservoir, nearby Carter Lake does (Carter Lake also offers more camping).
15 minutes, 6 miles to RMNP Beaver Meadows Entrance
The Estes Park KOA is only minutes from the park and includes plenty of amenities, from a free shuttle into the park in the summer months to access to Lake Estes and the Big Thompson River.
10 minutes, 3 miles to RMNP Beaver Meadows Entrance
Offering year-round camping, and amazing access to the park, Manor RV Park offers access to both RMNP and downtown Estes Park, as well as fishing at their private trout pond
Timber Creek is the only campground on the west side of the park, about 8 miles north of the Grand Lake entrance.
Pine beetle infestation resulted in many tree removal at the campsites. That said, the views of the mountains are truly stunning at this site. Reservations open May 26, 2023, which includes timed entry into the park.
Aspenglen is located just inside the park, near the Fall River entrance. Reservations open May 26, 2023, which includes timed entry into the park.
To get more information about Rocky Mountain National Park click here. We hope these alternative campsites near Rocky Mountain National Park and helpful. Enjoy your journey and don’t forget to tag us on social media @nativecampervans.
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