Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground

1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517

Overview

Aspenglen is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park near Fall River Entrance. All campsites in Aspenglen Campground are available by reservation only and can be reserved via Recreation.gov.

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.

Is a Timed Entry Reservation Included with my Camping Reservation?

Yes. Campers with reservations for Aspenglen Campground have a "Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road" reservation included with your camping reservation. Your campground reservation will serve as your vehicle timed entry reservation. Campers can enter RMNP via the Grand Lake, Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances beginning at 1 p.m. on the first day of your camping reservation. Remember to print and bring a copy of your campground reservation with you and keep this in your vehicle. You will be asked to show your campground reservation confirmation at the park's entrance station upon arrival.

When Can I Check into My Campsite?

Check In begins at 1 p.m. for all campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park.

What Time is Check Out?

All campers must check out of their campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park by noon.

How Many Nights Can I Stay at Aspenglen Campground?

In Rocky Mountain National Park, there is a 7-night limit for all campgrounds during the summer season. This means that campers can stay a total of 7 nights inside the park. This limit includes overnight stays at all campgrounds. For instance, a camper could spend 7 nights at Aspenglen Campground or they could stay 3 nights at Aspenglen Campground and 4 at Timber Creek Campground.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Camp site features

Across 49 camp sites:

Fire pit: 44 of 49 sites
Picnic table: 45 of 49 sites
Pets allowed: all 49 sites
ADA accessible: 3 of 49 sites
Longest RV: 2 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Fees

Aspenglen Campground is open for the summer season! Campground Fees (Per Site/Per Night): $35.00 for standard nonelectric sites/tent sites

Directions

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. Enter at the Grand Lake Entrance. Follow Trail Ridge Road east across the continental divide approximately 40 miles. When you come to Deer Ridge Junction, follow the signs for Fall River Road and turn left. Follow Fall River Road east past Horseshoe Park and look for the entrance to Aspenglen Campground on the right side of the road. Aspenglen Campground is approximately 0.2 miles before the exit to the park.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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John W

Loop:C Loop

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Reviewed 22 days ago

Really nice site! Driveway not quite level, but close enough. Close to the restroom but far enough away to not hear doors banging in the night. Space in the site to not feel like I'm brushing elbows with my neighbors. No AT&T, very limited Verizon.

Samuel J

Loop:B Loop

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Reviewed a month ago

We enjoyed getting to experience the beautiful fall weather and fall colors during our stay in RMNP. We brought with us friends from another state who had not seen the Rocky Mountains and they loved it too. That being said, it is most inconvenient and frustrating that it has become so difficult to make reservations for a pass (of any nature) to OUR national parks. It is OUR taxpayer money that pay for expenses related to OUR national parks. I think that 'recreation.gov' needs to find a way to make this website more user friendly to all who want to visit OUR national parks....especially those who don't have the ability to make reservations 6 months in advance!

Jared B

Loop:A Loop

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Reviewed a month ago

The staff was very welcoming, the walk to sight was great and they even provided a wagon for us to get our gear to the site. It was a good time.

Catherine S

Loop:B Loop

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Reviewed a month ago

Campground is conveniently located right inside the Fall River entrance on the east side of the park. Site was pretty flat - both from parking over to the picnic table. Restrooms are not far from the site, but up a slope. There is some kind of event venue within earshot of the campground, and when they have an event you can hear all the music and loudspeaker.

Jeff M

Loop:B Loop

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Reviewed a month ago

I loved this camp site. It was the last night before the campground closed for the season. There were a few no-shows and I felt like I had so much peace and space. The facilities were clean and easily accessible.

Karen B

Loop:C Loop

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Reviewed a month ago

One of the best National Parks!

Availability

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