Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park
Brent K.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

Excellent views and convenient trail access!

This campground has four loops consisting of 150 sites.  We camped near the entrance of C Loop.  Our site had a mixture of Lodgepole and Ponderosa pines that provided ample shade and hammocking options.  Due to pine beetle kill, the majority of the sites in C loop (#73 and up) have little or no shade at all.  Across from our site were restrooms, trash/recycling, and a water spigot.  This site has a large tent pad that accommodated our six person tent perfectly.  We did have a bear bin for storage, but had to share it with the site next to us as few sites have their own designated bear bin.  At the campground entrance, firewood, kindling, ice, and ice cream are available for purchase.

Across from the campground entrance is located the Park & Ride where all shuttle routes transfer for access to trailheads without the hassle of finding parking.  We utilized this daily for our various hikes and only had one wait in excess of ten minutes.  There are also trails that can be accessed right from the campground.

Apart from the occasional RV generator, the campground was relatively peaceful and we had nice mountain views to the south.  The various campground hosts and rangers that we encountered were engaging and helpful.

We were nearly always able to receive two bars on Verizon LTE (while sitting on top of the picnic table) that allowed us to at least complete calls; otherwise reception was very inconsistent.

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  • Review photo of Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park by Brent K., August 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park by Brent K., August 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park by Brent K., August 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park by Brent K., August 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park by Brent K., August 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Glacier Basin Campground — Rocky Mountain National Park by Brent K., August 9, 2020
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