Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground
Aspenglen is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park near Fall River Entrance. When making your campsite reservation, be aware that: Any sites that are open are listed as "A" for available; this means those campsites are available to be reserved. Any campsite listed as “NR” has Not Yet Released; this means that those campsites are not yet available to be reserved. A number of campsites are available to be reserved up to 6-months in advance on a rolling window. Some campsites are available to be reserved 2-weeks prior to your desired camping date. Some campsites are available to be reserved 1-week prior to your desired camping date.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 28 |
| Tent-only | 15 |
| Walk-in | 6 |
| Host/management | 6 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
49 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A Loop | Walk-in | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |||
| B | A Loop | Walk-in | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |||
| C | A Loop | Walk-in | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |||
| D | A Loop | Walk-in | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |||
| E | A Loop | Walk-in | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |||
| 001 | A Loop | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 002 | A Loop | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 003 | A Loop | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 004 | A Loop | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 005 | A Loop | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Fees | Campground Fees (Per Site/Per Night). $35.00 for standard nonelectric sites/tent sites |
| Accessibility | Sites 005, 030, 031 are listed accessible |
Aspenglen Campground contains several drive-to family sites for both tents and RVs. There are a few campsites that are more secluded. These are tent-only sites that campers have to walk to, located away from your vehicle's parking space. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grate, and tent pad. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Generators are only permitted to be used in Loop C. Generator Hours are in the mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and in the afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Estes Park, CO. Drive on U.S. Highway 34 west from Estes Park. The closest entrance to the park is the Fall River Entrance. The turn for Aspenglen Campground is approximately 0.2 miles from the entrance, located on the left side of the road. From Grand Lake, CO. Drive on U.S. Highway 34 east, which becomes Trail Ridge Road inside the park.
| Nearest town | Estes Park, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.4002° N, 105.5926° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- All campsites in Aspenglen Campground are available by reservation only and can be reserved via Recreation.gov.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
24 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Kirks Mountain Adventures ↗ | 4.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 4.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Manhattan RV & Trailer ↗ | 27.3 mi |
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Worth a stop
The Town of Estes Park is a short drive from the campground, located outside of RMNP’s Beaver Meadows and Fall River Entrances. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding, and golfing opportunities await. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding, and fishing.
- 2.9 miInformation Office ↗Visitor center
- 2.9 miWilderness Office ↗Visitor center
- 8.7 miDunraven Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.9 miBig Thompson River Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 11.7 mi
- 12 miLong Draw #1 Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
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- 14.6 miFish Creek Picnic Site ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness.
- inRocky Mountain National Park Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 249,126 acres
- 7.5 miComanche Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 68,025 acres
- 13.3 miNeota Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,927 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
A pleasant mix of Douglas fir, Lodgepole pine, Ponderosa pine and the occasional Engelmann spruce forests the campground, offering equal amounts of sun and shade. Grasses, shrubs and seasonal wildflowers fill the open meadows. Wildlife is plentiful in the park: mule deer and the majestic Rocky Mountain elk are the most commonly spotted, although black bear, coyote, bighorn sheep and moose inhabit the region as well.
Recreation
Rocky Mountain National Park has over 350 miles of hiking trails that range from flat lakeside strolls to steep mountain climbs. One of the most popular activities in the park is wildlife viewing. There are excellent wildlife viewing opportunities to see elk, Mule deer, Bighorn sheep, hawks, a wide range of songbirds and more throughout the park. Rocky Mountain National Park offers some unforgettable scenic views along of the land above trees, over 1/3 of the park is alpine tundra. Enjoy incredible scenic drives along Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road.
Guidebooks for Rocky Mountain National Park
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- Guide to the Geology of Rocky Mountain National Park, ColoradoCarol Wegemann, 2023Find at Bookshop.org
- Fly Fishing Guide to Rocky Mountain National ParkSteven Schweitzer and Rick Takahashi, 2023Find at Bookshop.org
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?
Sites at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?
Campground Fees (Per Site/Per Night). $35.00 for standard nonelectric sites/tent sites
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground have?
55 sites, including 28 standard sites without power, 15 tent-only sites, and 6 walk-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?
Sites 005, 030, and 031 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?
Rocky Mountain National Park has over 350 miles of hiking trails that range from flat lakeside strolls to steep mountain climbs. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?
Estes Park, Colorado. The Town of Estes Park is a short drive from the campground, located outside of RMNP’s Beaver Meadows and Fall River Entrances.
Source: Getting there
What if Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground (2.7 mi), Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground (4.9 mi), and Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground (8.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby