Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground

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Overview For details and instructions on how to camp in Rocky Mountain National Park during the winter season, visit RMNP's Camping webpage . During the winter 2024/2025 season, a limited number of campsites are open in C-Loop on a first-come, first-served basis. Aspenglen Campground is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, near the Fall River Entrance to the park. During the summer camping season (late May to mid-October) there are 51 campsites available by reservation only. A number of reservations can be made up to 6 months before your desired camping date. Reservations can only be made via Recreation.gov. Any sites that are open are listed as "A" for available. 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. 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 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. 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. Additional Info: Aspenglen Campground offers 52 sites (13 tent-only, including hike-to sites), with maximum RV/trailer length of 30 feet. No hookups or dump station on site; nearest dump at Moraine Park Campground. Generators allowed only in Loop C during quiet hours (7:30-10am, 4-8:30pm). Drinking water and toilets seasonal; trash year-round. Currently closed for 2025/2026 winter season, reopening late May 2026.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

30 feet

Contact

• 970-586-1206
• https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/agcg.htm

Location

40.399827, -105.591532