Grand Lake / Rocky Mountain National Park KOA Journey, near Grand Lake, Colorado, is a welcoming campground that offers a great base for exploring the stunning Rocky Mountain National Park. With a variety of sites for both RVs and tents, you’ll find a comfortable spot to settle in, whether you’re rolling in with a big rig or pitching a tent.

This campground is known for its friendly staff who go out of their way to help you get set up, especially if you’re navigating tricky spots. Visitors have highlighted the clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, making it easy to refresh after a day of adventure. As one camper noted, “The bathrooms were clean, and the staff was very friendly.”

You’re just a stone's throw from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, which means endless opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and soaking in breathtaking mountain views. Plus, the nearby towns of Grand Lake and Granby offer a few dining options and local shops to explore. 

While some sites are more private than others, the overall atmosphere is quiet and relaxing, perfect for unwinding after a day of outdoor activities. With features like picnic tables and fire rings at each site, you can enjoy evenings around the campfire, sharing stories and making memories. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, this campground has the essentials for a great camping experience.

Previously the Elk Creek Campground

Located next to the WEST entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, nested in the beautiful mountain town of Grand Lake is a quiet place to camp in the mountains. The campground offers spacious back-in RV sites, rustic cabins, and tent sites. We also offer a general store, 24 hour laundry, a TV lounge and game room. Grand Lake is a classic when it comes to mountain towns. With its wooden sidewalks and wonderful restaurants, it also offers swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, motor sports, fishing and, of course, the magnificent Rocky Mountain National Park with hundreds of miles to hike and explore. And if you want a star show, the Milky Way in all her splendor is easily visible from the campground. 

Grand Lake / Rocky Mountain National Park KOA Journey

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Grand Lake, CO has a lot to offer. Grand Lake is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Grand Lake, CO. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Grand Lake

The Best Camping Near Grand Lake, Colorado

very friendly staff, quite at nights, and pretty view. bathrooms were clean. 

clean and friendly 

Great

We arrived and were warmly greeted by a very friendly and enthusiastic young man. Check in was easy, we had a great spot (RV33) which had privacy due to being surrounded by bushes on the sides between the abutting sites, and just a grassy lawn behind us. Not every site had this, and some of the sites were very open, close to the next site, not offering any privacy. We had E/W hookup, and the gravel pad was mostly level. The bathrooms and showers, located in the same building as the store/office, were very clean and in good condition. The rv portion of the campground is all on the side of a hill and mostly open, I did not see the tent sites which are located down closer to the bathrooms, so can’t speak to that. It’s a great location just outside the RMNP entrance and the little towns of Grand Lake and Granby which have stores and a handful of places to eat. We would go back if in the area again.

Friendly and quiet

This campground is in a great location, close to Grand Lake and the other lakes surrounding it, and RMNP. The people there are very friendly and welcoming. They have a variety of sites for small and large trailers and some of them seem hard to get into, but they come help you get backed in and make it as easy as possible. I would absolutely recommend staying here. 

Great people and location 

We had moose everywhere here. Cool paid spot. We have visited twice and love it.

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