Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground

Rocky Mountain National Park

Aspenglen Campground is located near the Fall River Entrance in Colorado's awe-inspiring Rocky Mountain National Park.


From lush valleys to craggy peaks stretching over 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.


Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the park. 

Aspenglen contains several drive-to family sites for tents and RVs. A few sites are more secluded, walk-to tent sites. 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. Generator hours are from 7:30 to 10:00 am and 4:00 to 8:30 pm and are only allowed in loop C.

Notifications and Alerts

• CAMPING IS BY RESERVATION ONLY: All campsites will be reservable, some six months in advance, some two weeks in advance and some 4 days in advance. Sites D, B19, C35 & C46 are reservable only 2 weeks in advance. Sites A1, B20, and C41 are reservable only 4 days in advance. All other sites are reservable six months in advance. There is no first-come, first served camping at this facility. 

Need to Know

• Campsites are reservable, some six months in advance, some two weeks in advance and some 4 days in advance.

  Sites D, B19, C35 & C46 are reservable only 2 weeks in advance. 

  Sites A1, B20, and C41 are reservable only 4 days in advance. 

  All other sites are reservable six months in advance. 

  There is no first-come, first served camping at this facility. 

  Timed Entry Permit Reservations will be in effect in Rocky Mountain National Park from May 27, 2022 to October 10, 2022.

  • Visitors with campground reservations will use those permits as their Timed Entry Permit Reservations. You may enter the park on the first day of your camping reservation. Entrance fees apply and can be paid at the entrance station.
  • Visitors must have these camping permits in advance. There will be no same day sales at the park’s campgrounds. Visitors must have their camping reservation confirmation visible.
  • Park visitors who have reservations to camp at Moraine Park, Glacier Basin and Aspenglen Campgrounds will have Timed Entry Permit access to the Bear Lake Road corridor and the rest of park.
  • To learn more about Rocky's Timed Entry Permit Reservation system, visit https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/timed-entry-permit-system.htm  

• Check-in is after 1 p.m.

• Firewood is available for purchase during the summer months

• There are no hookups
• There is no dump station; RV sewage and wastewater tanks must be emptied at the dump station located in Moraine Park Campground
• There are no shower or laundry facilities in the campground; Portable showers are prohibited
• Bears, Deer, elk, raccoons and skunks frequent the area: all food, pet food, cooking utensils and other scented items must be stored in a vehicle or food storage lockers located in the campground
• Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters and similar devices are prohibited
• A separate park entrance fee of $35/vehicle is required; fee covers entrance to the park for the date of purchase and the next 6 days
• If using a Senior or Access Pass for a camping fee discount, the pass must be presented upon check-in
• This is a high elevation facility: Please exercise caution when traveling from lower elevations
• Please check the rules and regulations here before make your reservation.
• Camping space is extremely limited. Please ensure your camping unit or equipment will fit in the site as other options may not be available.
• Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

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 lies just outside the park's main east entrances, and is a short drive from Aspenglen Campground. Dining, shopping, rafting, fly fishing, horseback riding, and golfing opportunities await. Lake Estes offers boating, sailboarding and fishing.

Recreation

Rocky Mountain National Park has 355 miles of hiking trails that range from flat lakeside strolls to steep mountain climbs. Visitors enjoy the park's various lake trails (Bear Lake, Cub Lake, Mills Lake), waterfall trails (Adams Falls, Alberta Falls, Ouzel Falls) and summit trails (Deer Mountain, Twin Sisters Peaks, Flattop Mountain).

The park offers some unforgettable scenic driving routes as well, including Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Trail Ridge Road reaches 12,183' above sea level and is America's highest continuous highway. It climbs above the park's evergreen forests to its windswept alpine tundra, where visitors enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.

Driving along the historic Old Fall River Road is like motoring through an earlier era. Constructed in 1920, this steep, one-way, uphill, gravel road punctuated by switchbacks, quietly leads travelers from Horseshoe Park through the park's wilderness to Fall River Pass, 11,796' above sea level.

Several visitor centers are within the park, offering ranger-led activities, education and history about the park and seasonal nighttime programs.

Contact Information

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1000 Highway 36 Estes Park CO 80517

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 970-586-1206

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

Aspenglen Campground is located off Highway 34 just inside the Fall River Entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Available Campsites

• Site 007, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018-HOST, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A, Loop A Loop, Type Walk To
• Site 041, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site C, Loop A Loop, Type Walk To
• Site 042, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop A Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop B Loop, Type Walk To
• Site 035, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop B Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021-HOST, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site E, Loop A Loop, Type Walk To
• Site B, Loop A Loop, Type Walk To
• Site 033, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop B Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop A Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site D, Loop A Loop, Type Walk To
• Site 008, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop B Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop B Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop A Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop C Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop C Loop, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop A Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop A Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric

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