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Swiftcurrent Lodge on the River

Swiftcurrent Lodge on the River is in Estes Park, listed on Hipcamp. It has glamping or cabin units. 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).

No reviews listedBook on Hipcamp
Estes Park, CO
3.1 mi from downtown Estes Park1.3 mi to Rocky Mountain National Parkstraight-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

Pets
no Listing
Booking
Reservable on Hipcamp Listing
Getting there
3.1 mi from downtown Estes Park · 1.3 mi to Rocky Mountain National Park (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Water
Drinking water listed Listing
Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Why stay here?

  • 1.3 mi from Rocky Mountain National Park (straight-line).
  • Has cottages, glamping units if you don't want to bring gear.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

Your dates & setup

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Site & accommodation options

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Lodge 201
Capacity not listed2-night minimum
Available for both nights

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from $196/night
≈ $391 est. total
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Lodge 202
Capacity not listed2-night minimum
Available for both nights

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from $196/night
≈ $391 est. total
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Lodge 203
Capacity not listed2-night minimum
Available for both nights

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from $198/night
≈ $397 est. total
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Lodge 06
Capacity not listed2-night minimum
Available for both nights

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from $288/night
≈ $575 est. total
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Lodge 201✓✓from $196
Lodge 202✓✓from $196
Lodge 203✓✓from $198
Lodge 06✓✓from $288
Lodge 204XXfrom $198
Lodge 05✓Xfrom $288
Cottage 01XX—
Cottage 02XX—
Cottage 04XX—
Cottage 09XX—
Cottage 10XX—
Cottage 12XX—

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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

Campfire AllowedCookwareDrinking WaterHot TubInternetPicnic TableShowerToiletTrash Cans
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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 No RV sites listed
Pets
Listing no
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing 3.1 mi from downtown Estes Park · 1.3 mi to Rocky Mountain National Park (straight-line, not driving)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Rocky Mountain National Park 1.3 mi

Swiftcurrent Lodge on the River: questions answered

Do I need a timed entry reservation to visit Rocky Mountain National Park from Swiftcurrent Lodge on the River?
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 Swiftcurrent Lodge on the River?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Swiftcurrent Lodge on the River?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Swiftcurrent Lodge on the River?
no (per the listing)

Location

3.1 mi from downtown Estes Park (straight-line)
1.3 mi to Rocky Mountain National Park (straight-line)
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Policies

Pets
no
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Swiftcurrent Lodge is the perfect home-base for your adventures located just 300 yards from Rocky Mountain National Park and three miles from downtown Estes Park, Colorado. Other nearby attractions are Bear lake, Lily Lake, Emerald Lake, trail ridge road and so much more! We are twelve charming units nestled on the banks of the Big Thompson River, six lodge units available year round, and six cottage units which are closed in winter. We offer a state-of-the-art UniFi Mesh network providing isolated client access to the Internet for laptops, phones, and tablets. We also offer a secure network…

Available for your dates · 4 sitesSites from $196/night

≈ $391 est. for 2 nights on Hipcamp (lowest matching nightly rate × nights) · before taxes & fees

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