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Apple Valley Camping -RVs and vans

Apple Valley Camping -RVs and vans is in Lyons, CO, listed on Hipcamp. It has RV sites. Staying here doesn't include Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry; driving into the park needs a Recreation.gov reservation in season (May 22–Oct 18, 2026).

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Lyons, CO
15.8 mi from downtown Estes Park12.9 mi to Wild Basinstraight-line

This weekend (Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8): Book online. Reservations online on Hipcamp — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Park entry: timed entry needed in season. Rocky Mountain National Park: Timed Entry 9 a.m.–2 p.m., May 22–October 12, 2026; Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road 5 a.m.–6 p.m., May 22–October 18, 2026. Check your dates in the timed entry checker

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pull-through / back-in
Not listed — check with campground
Booking
Reservable on Hipcamp Listing
Getting there
15.8 mi from downtown Estes Park · 12.9 mi to Wild Basin (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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Why stay here?

  • 12.9 mi from Wild Basin (straight-line).
  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 35 ft.

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Apple Valley Camping
RVs up to 35 ftHookups not listed
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from $50/night
≈ $100 est. total
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RMNP timed entry checker

Where in the park?

No timed entry reservation is listed for this date in the rest of the park.

  • The NPS 2026 season for Timed Entry runs May 22–October 12, 2026 (9 a.m.–2 p.m.); your date is outside it.
  • A park entrance fee or pass is always required, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Rules checked October 17, 2026 · Source: NPS Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry page (updated May 14, 2026). Campground entry rules apply to reservations at Moraine Park, Glacier Basin, Aspenglen, Timber Creek.

The Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry rules (text version)
  • Rest of the park (Trail Ridge Road, Alpine Visitor Center, the west side, Wild Basin, Longs Peak, Lily Lake, Lumpy Ridge and other areas outside the Bear Lake Road corridor): Timed Entry reservation required 9 a.m.–2 p.m. daily, May 22–October 12, 2026.
  • Bear Lake Road corridor (Moraine Park, Sprague Lake, the Park & Ride, Glacier Gorge Trailhead and Bear Lake): Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation required 5 a.m.–6 p.m. daily, May 22–October 18, 2026.
  • Moraine Park Campground: reservation counts as timed entry for the rest of the park and the Bear Lake Road corridor.
  • Glacier Basin Campground: reservation counts as timed entry for the rest of the park and the Bear Lake Road corridor.
  • Aspenglen Campground: reservation counts as timed entry for the rest of the park and the Bear Lake Road corridor.
  • Timber Creek Campground: reservation counts as timed entry for the rest of the park — not the Bear Lake Road corridor.
  • Longs Peak Campground: First come, first served and tents only; it opens in early July. The camping fee does not include a timed entry reservation, so campers follow the same hours as other visitors.
  • Campers can enter from 1 p.m. on the first day of the camping reservation (the campground check-in time). On checkout day (checkout is noon) the campground confirmation stays valid for re-entry all day.

Rules checked October 17, 2026 · Source: NPS Rocky Mountain National Park timed entry page (updated May 14, 2026) · Full guide and campground matrix

Amenities

Generators Allowed

Nearby activities

BikingBoatingFishingHikingWildlife Watching
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At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pets
Listing no
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing 15.8 mi from downtown Estes Park · 12.9 mi to Wild Basin (straight-line, not driving)
Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Rocky Mountain National Park 17.1 mi

Apple Valley Camping -RVs and vans: questions answered

Do I need a timed entry reservation to visit Rocky Mountain National Park from Apple Valley Camping -RVs and vans?
Yes, if you enter during permit hours in season: Timed Entry 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (May 22–October 12, 2026), and Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road 5 a.m.–6 p.m. for the Bear Lake Road corridor (May 22–October 18, 2026). Staying here doesn't include park entry. A park entrance fee or pass is always required, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Official
What is the maximum RV length at Apple Valley Camping -RVs and vans?
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (per the listing)
Does Apple Valley Camping -RVs and vans have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Apple Valley Camping -RVs and vans?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Apple Valley Camping -RVs and vans?
no (per the listing)

Longest RV site listed: 35 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Estes Park Rig Fit tool

Location

15.8 mi from downtown Estes Park (straight-line)
12.9 mi to Wild Basin (straight-line)
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Policies

Pets
no
Campfires
no

About

3 acres between a pond and the North St Vrain with flat spots for camping and parking. Ride a bike, walk, or inner tube 1 mile into town or to Planet Bluegrass. Plenty of parking for vans and RVs. Bike 4 minutes to Hall Ranch for one of the front range's best mountain biking trails. No bathrooms, showers, or water available so please plan to be self maintained, meaning you must have a toilet inside your vehicle! This camping is in the field next to our house.

Available for your dates · 1 siteRV site from $50/night
Fits your 35 ft RV

≈ $100 est. for 2 nights on Hipcamp (lowest matching nightly rate × nights) · before taxes & fees

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For your RV

  • Longest RV site listed here: 35 ft.
  • No dump station listed — check with the provider.
  • No hookups listed.
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Things to do near Wild Basin

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Park & wildlife tours

Retractable Glass Top Tours of RMNP by Purple Points Tour Company

5.0 (652) 4 hr–6 hrFree cancellation
from $5Continue to Viator
Jeep & off-road

Top of the World Tour (Wildside 4x4 Tours)

5.0 (545) 3.5 hrFree cancellation
from $125Continue to Viator
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Rock'n Roller Coaster Tour (Wildside 4x4 Tours)

5.0 (183) 3.5 hrFree cancellation
from $125Continue to Viator
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Winter Wonderland Adventure Tour | Sledding (Wildside 4x4 Tours)

5.0 (175) 3 hr–4 hrFree cancellation
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Other nearby options

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