Tent camping

Tent camping near Estes Park

13 individual-site stays in our data take tents: Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park KOA Holiday, Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground, Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground, Olive Ridge, High Point Ranch, Ferncliff Lodge and 5 more. Group-only sites are left out here; find them in search with the groups filter.

In Rocky Mountain National Park, Moraine Park, Glacier Basin, Aspenglen and Timber Creek require summer reservations on Recreation.gov. Longs Peak is tents only and first come, first served (26 sites, no water), typically early July to early September. [NPS][NPS]

The Forest Service campgrounds along CO-7 and CO-72 mix reservable and first-come sites at $29 a night; tents go on the provided 14×16 ft pads, and sites with a tent pad have a bear locker. [USDA Forest Service][USDA Forest Service]

Stays whose listing has tent or tent-or-RV sites (group-only sites excluded). Distances are straight-line. Official facts checked 2026-10-17; listing facts update with each feed refresh.

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800+ campsites across 13 campgrounds

Compare at a glance: park entry, hookups, RV length, bear storage, season

Computed from official pages (linked tags) and listings; "Not listed" means no source we use states it. Official RV limits override listing lengths.

13 stays on this page
CampgroundAreaPark entryHookupsMax RV lengthBear / food storageSeason
Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park CampgroundInside RMNP NPSReservation includes park entry NPS49 electric sites, 20/30/50-amp (Loops B and C) NPS40 ft (official limit) NPSShared food storage lockers (about 3×4×3 ft, can't be locked) in every park campground; store all food, coolers and toiletries in a locker or a closed, locked hard-sided vehicle NPSSummer (reservations) May 21–October 19, 2026; winter first come, first served from 1 p.m. October 19, 2026 — the only park campground open in winter NPS
Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin CampgroundInside RMNP NPSReservation includes park entry NPSNone NPS35 ft (official limit) NPSShared food storage lockers (about 3×4×3 ft, can't be locked) in every park campground; store all food, coolers and toiletries in a locker or a closed, locked hard-sided vehicle NPSSummer only; closed for the 2026/2027 winter season (2027 dates not yet posted) NPS
Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen CampgroundInside RMNP NPSReservation includes park entry NPSNone NPS30 ft (official limit) NPSShared food storage lockers (about 3×4×3 ft, can't be locked) in every park campground; store all food, coolers and toiletries in a locker or a closed, locked hard-sided vehicle NPSSummer only: May 21–September 28, 2026 NPS
Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek CampgroundInside RMNP NPSReservation includes park entry (not Bear Lake Road) NPSNone NPS30 ft (official limit) NPSShared food storage lockers (about 3×4×3 ft, can't be locked) in every park campground; store all food, coolers and toiletries in a locker or a closed, locked hard-sided vehicle NPSSummer only: May 21–October 5, 2026 NPS
Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park KOA HolidayEstes Park area (outside the park)Park entry: timed entry needed in season NPS8 full-hookup, 2 electric sites · 20/30/50-amp listed Listing · KOANot listedNot listedNot listed
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Estes ParkEstes Park area (outside the park)Park entry: timed entry needed in season NPS34 full-hookup sites · 20/30/50-amp listed Listing · Campspot55 ft (longest listed site) Listing · CampspotNot listedNot listed
Olive RidgeNational forest (outside the park)Park entry: timed entry needed in season NPSNone — no electricity or hookups USDA Forest Service40 ft (official limit) USDA Forest ServiceBear locker at every campsite with a tent pad USDA Forest ServiceNot listed
High Point RanchEstes Park area (outside the park)Park entry: timed entry needed in season NPSHookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Hipcamp12 ft (longest listed site) Listing · HipcampNot listedNot listed
Ferncliff LodgeEstes Park area (outside the park)Park entry: timed entry needed in season NPSHookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · Hipcamp35 ft (longest listed site) Listing · HipcampNot listedNot listed
Peaceful ValleyNational forest (outside the park)Park entry: timed entry needed in season NPSNone — no electricity or hookups USDA Forest Service45 ft (official limit) USDA Forest ServiceBear locker provided USDA Forest ServiceNot listed
Camp DickNational forest (outside the park)Park entry: timed entry needed in season NPSNone — no electricity or hookups USDA Forest Service45 ft (official limit) USDA Forest ServiceBear locker at every campsite with a tent pad USDA Forest ServiceNot listed
PawneeNational forest (outside the park)Park entry: timed entry needed in season NPSNone — no electricity or hookups USDA Forest ServiceRVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit the site's parking spur; the Forest Service status table lists a 100’ max spur for Pawnee, which we don't treat as a site length USDA Forest ServiceBear locker at every campsite with a tent pad USDA Forest ServiceNot listed
Riverview RV Park and CampgroundEstes Park area (outside the park)Park entry: timed entry needed in season NPS20 full-hookup, 1 no-hookup sites · 30-amp listed Listing · Hipcamp90 ft (longest listed site) Listing · HipcampNot listedNot listed

Hookups & rig specs

Rig length, pull-through, power, water, sewer and dump station. Blue linked tags are official sources; "Listing" tags come from the booking listing; "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

Hookups & rig specs — 13 stays
CampgroundMax rig lengthPull-throughPower (amps)Water hookupSewer hookupDump station
Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park KOA HolidayNot listed0 of 9 sites Listing · KOA20/30/50 A Listing · KOA10 of 10 RV sites Listing · KOA8 of 10 RV sites Listing · KOANot listed
Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground40 ft (official limit) NPS0 of 101 sites Listing · Recreation.gov49 electric sites, 20/30/50-amp (Loops B and C) NPSNo water hookups; drinking water year-round NPSNo sewer hookups NPSSeasonal dump station NPS
Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground35 ft (official limit) NPS40 of 85 sites Listing · Recreation.govNone NPSNot listedNot listedSeasonal dump station NPS
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Estes Park55 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Campspot4 of 15 sites Listing · Campspot20/30/50 A Listing · Campspot34 of 34 RV sites Listing · Campspot34 of 34 RV sites Listing · CampspotNot listed
Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground30 ft (official limit) NPS0 of 28 sites Listing · Recreation.govNone NPSNot listedNot listedNo dump station or RV water fill NPS
Olive Ridge40 ft (official limit) USDA Forest Service0 of 52 sites Listing · Recreation.govNone — no electricity or hookups USDA Forest ServiceNot listedNo hookups USDA Forest ServiceNo dump station USDA Forest Service
High Point Ranch12 ft (longest listed site) Listing · HipcampNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
Ferncliff Lodge35 ft (longest listed site) Listing · HipcampNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
Peaceful Valley45 ft (official limit) USDA Forest Service0 of 11 sites Listing · Recreation.govNone — no electricity or hookups USDA Forest ServicePotable water (no hookups) USDA Forest ServiceNo hookups USDA Forest ServiceNo dump station USDA Forest Service
Camp Dick45 ft (official limit) USDA Forest Service0 of 20 sites Listing · Recreation.govNone — no electricity or hookups USDA Forest ServicePotable water (no hookups) USDA Forest ServiceNo hookups USDA Forest ServiceNo dump station USDA Forest Service
PawneeRVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit the site's parking spur; the Forest Service status table lists a 100’ max spur for Pawnee, which we don't treat as a site length USDA Forest Service7 of 46 sites Listing · Recreation.govNone — no electricity or hookups USDA Forest ServicePotable water (no hookups) USDA Forest ServiceNo hookups USDA Forest ServiceNo dump station USDA Forest Service
Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground30 ft (official limit) NPS9 of 94 sites Listing · Recreation.govNone NPS60 of 60 RV sites Listing · Recreation.govNot listedSeasonal dump station NPS
Riverview RV Park and Campground90 ft (longest listed site) Listing · Hipcamp2 of 2 sites Listing · Hipcamp30 A Listing · Hipcamp21 of 21 RV sites Listing · Hipcamp21 of 21 RV sites Listing · HipcampNot listed

Booking & price

StayRun byFrom Estes ParkMax rig (listed / official)Hookups & powerBookingListed from
Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park KOA HolidayKOA1.7 mi10 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed8 full-hookup, 2 electric sites · 20/30/50-amp listedReservable on KOA$75/night
Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park CampgroundRecreation.gov4.3 miOfficial limit 40 ft (NPS max RV/trailer length for Moraine Park)49 electric sites (20/30/50-amp) in Loops B and C; no water or sewer hookupsSummer: reservations required on Recreation.gov, up to 6 months ahead for some sites; no same-day sales. Switches to winter first come, first served at 1 p.m. on October 19, 2026 — the only park campground open in winter (Loops A sites 1–62, B, C and E)$30/night
Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin CampgroundRecreation.gov5 miOfficial limit 35 ft (NPS max RV/trailer length for Glacier Basin; the group loop is closed to RVs)No electric hookupsReservations required in summer on Recreation.gov (877-444-6777); some sites open up to 6 months ahead, others on short-term release. No same-day sales — sites sell out in advance (Glacier Basin is closed for the winter)$35/night
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Estes ParkCampspot5.5 miLongest RV site listed: 55 ft (34 of 34 RV sites list a length)34 full-hookup sites · 20/30/50-amp listedReservable on Campspot$39/night
Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen CampgroundRecreation.gov6 miOfficial limit 30 ft (NPS max RV/trailer length for Aspenglen)No electric hookupsReservations required in summer on Recreation.gov (877-444-6777); some sites open up to 6 months ahead, others on short-term release. No same-day sales — sites sell out in advance (Aspenglen closed for the season on September 28, 2026)$30/night
Olive RidgeRecreation.gov11.6 miOfficial limit 40 ft longest parking spur (Forest Service campground status table); RVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit the site's spurNo electricity or hookupsA mix of reservable sites (Recreation.gov) and first-come, first-served sites; the Forest Service page lists which site numbers are which$19/night
High Point RanchBooking partner12.8 miLongest RV site listed: 12 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length)Hookup type not listed for RV sitesReservable on HipcampNot listed
Ferncliff LodgeBooking partner12.9 miLongest RV site listed: 35 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length)Hookup type not listed for RV sitesReservable on HipcampNot listed
Peaceful ValleyRecreation.gov17 miOfficial limit 45 ft longest parking spur (Forest Service campground status table); RVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit the site's spurNo electricity, hookups, dump station or showersSites 1–7 and 9 reservable on Recreation.gov; sites 8 and 10–17 first come, first served$19/night
Camp DickRecreation.gov17.1 miOfficial limit 45 ft longest parking spur (Forest Service campground status table); RVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit the site's spurNo electricity, hookups, dump station or showersReservable on Recreation.gov between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends (sites 7–10, 12, 21–23, 25, 27, 29–38); the rest first come, first served — usually full for the weekend before Friday morning$17/night
PawneeRecreation.gov17.1 miRVs, trailers and other vehicles must fit the site's parking spur; the Forest Service status table lists a 100’ max spur for Pawnee, which we don't treat as a site lengthNo electricity, hookups, dump station or showersFirst-come sites not available until 2 p.m. daily and not guaranteed; a campground reservation replaces the Brainard Lake timed-entry ticket$29/night
Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek CampgroundRecreation.gov17.3 miOfficial limit 30 ft (NPS max RV/trailer length for Timber Creek)No electric hookupsReservations required in summer on Recreation.gov (877-444-6777); some sites open up to 6 months ahead, others on short-term release. No same-day sales — sites sell out in advance (Timber Creek closed for the season on October 5, 2026)$35/night
Riverview RV Park and CampgroundBooking partner17.7 miLongest RV site listed: 90 ft (20 of 21 RV sites list a length)20 full-hookup, 1 no-hookup sites · 30-amp listedReservable on HipcampNot listed

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