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The Bluebear at Y Double-K Ranch

The Bluebear at Y Double-K Ranch is in Ward, CO, 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).

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Ward, CO
18.7 mi from downtown Estes Park9 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

Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Hipcamp Listing
Getting there
18.7 mi from downtown Estes Park · 9 mi to Wild Basin (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Water
Not listed — check with campground
Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Why stay here?

  • 9 mi from Wild Basin (straight-line).
  • Has 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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The Blue Bear
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from $93/night
≈ $185 est. total
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✓ 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 AllowedCookwareInternetPets AllowedPicnic TableShowerToiletTrash Cans

Nearby activities

BikingFishingHikingOHVSnow Sports
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At a glance

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Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pets
Listing Allowed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing 18.7 mi from downtown Estes Park · 9 mi to Wild Basin (straight-line, not driving)
Hookups & power · 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 18.6 mi

The Bluebear at Y Double-K Ranch: questions answered

Do I need a timed entry reservation to visit Rocky Mountain National Park from The Bluebear at Y Double-K Ranch?
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 The Bluebear at Y Double-K Ranch?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at The Bluebear at Y Double-K Ranch?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at The Bluebear at Y Double-K Ranch?
Allowed (per the listing)

Location

18.7 mi from downtown Estes Park (straight-line)
9 mi to Wild Basin (straight-line)
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Policies

Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
no

About

We border a national forest where you can hike and just enjoy the outdoors. The Ceran Saint Vrain trailhead is less than one mile away and Brainard Lake is a short 20 minute drive. If you feel as you need to go to town, Boulder, Estes Park, and Nederland are all a 30 min drive. Away, yet close enough!

Available for your dates · 1 siteSites from $93/night

≈ $185 est. for 2 nights on Hipcamp (lowest matching nightly rate × nights) · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Hipcamp. Nov 6 – Nov 8

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RV rentals for this stay

This listing doesn't publish RV length limits — confirm your rig fits. Fly into Denver (~75 mi, ~1 hr 30 min to Estes Park, approx.) or rent locally.

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La Vida Luna - Wayfarer Camper Van Ram Promaster #vanlife with Solar

Camper vanSleeps 2 4.9 (17)
Denver, CO · 18 mi from DEN airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehiclePets OK
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from $170/nightvia RVezy
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22 Revel 4x4 -Lift Package . Owl Ski Box and Bike Rack-Fully Stocked

Camper vanSleeps 2 4.9 (16)
Denver, CO · 18 mi from DEN airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehiclePets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $325/nightvia RVezy
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Class C motorhomeSleeps 4 5 (2)
Estes Park, CO
Delivery up to 30 miPets OK
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