Hermits Hollow Campground — Hermit Park

Stayed in early Sept ‘23. Didn’t get lucky with a spot in RMNP so picked this as our back up option and it worked out well. Bit of a drive to the park and definitely get stuck in the entry lanes traffic but still gets you almost there. Quiet campground and there was a bear spotting the day before we arrived but we didn’t see any. Poured on us but the tent pad was decently flat and we stayed dry with no major puddling.

Hermits Hollow is a nice place to camp near Estes, offering a quiet retreat away from the crowds.  We only stayed the night, arriving late and leaving early.  Some mule deer walked through the camp.  

Each site had a bear box, sturdy picnic table, and fire pit.  The site was level.

The sites are spacious and far enough apart. Not much for views but the place was clean and the staff very welcoming. Close to the park and t-shirt shopping in Estes Park.

Was going to camp in rocky NP but no sites left. Camped here for 3 nights and was great. Liked it more than other NP campgrounds. Sites are spread out, some have nice views, and clean pit toilets. Car fee was not anticipated but not too bad, given our circumstances.

Lots of room to spread out but some weird regulations. Like only 3.2% alcohol?

Really easy to get to and the services were spot on. The views are also stunning and there is plenty of hiking to do.

This is a great park. I camped in late July. With the exception of a few rain showers, the weather was great. This campground has all the privacy you would expect yet provides easy access to Estes Park and the Rocky Mountian National Forest. The Laramie County Staff that were on site were kind and helpful. I even had the chance to see some elk walk through while picking up firewood at the office. There are miles of trails within the park if you choose not to venture out to the National Forest. I will 100% be staying at this park again!  Group sites and equestrian sites are available too.

The camp sites were well spaced and the ample trees gave you plenty of privacy. Please note, the campground doesn’t allow trailers longer than 20’. We definitely saw longer trailers but the roads are tight with lots of tree branches so it will be hard to navigate with a big trailer.

We were here mid June and it was amazing! Quiet, clean, and beautiful. Our spot was the very best site we have ever camped in. Bathrooms were clean, site and firepit were clean. H38 in Hermit’s Hollow.

A lovely campground to stay at. Alot of sites. Clean bathrooms. Beautiful scenery. Nice set of cabins to stay at as well. Nice bear boxes for your food and coolers. Plenty of wild life head into Estes Park to see the Stanley Hotel and the herd of elk move through. Spend a day in Rocky Mountain Park it's just down the road. We really enjoyed our stay!

Tried to get a late reservation in Rocky and couldn’t so I stayed here. It was pretty nice! Ton of spots and has some pretty fews. Sits are spread out a lot. Didn’t see or really hear anyone all night.

Not far outside of Estes Park, but far enough up the side of a mountain to enjoy the wilderness. Sites spaced nicely apart, very well maintained, great fire pits with an attached grill grate. Moose and black bear apparently frequent but haven't caused any problems. This is our 3rd stay here, and one of our favorites.

Found places I didn't even know were so close. Makes reservations fast and easy.

We couldn’t much camping around this area that was open in early April. We came across this place and stayed for 1 night. There is bear boxes and some bathroom. Sites have fire rings.

Little pricier than I wanted, with a $9 vehicle fee and $30 camping fee, but comes with vault toilets, fire pit, and room for our two tents. Definitely had good views of the Aspens changing colors

Pros: Beautiful campground, easy to find, and good for first timers. Dog friendly.

Cons: $9 a day additional parking fee wasn’t mentioned in reservation. Close proximity to camp neighbors.

Overall, very nice and relaxing. Not noisy. Would recommend to friends.

Stayed here during our visit to RMNP and it was perfect! Very conveniently located, only a short drive into Estes Park. Lots of trails for hiking and biking in the park. Each campsite had a bear box, picnic table, and fire ring. There are plenty of trees for shade and some privacy, but you are still near other campers. You must pay for the day pass each day you camp, but there is a water fill up station which is nice. The park roads are not paved but AWD isn’t really necessary. Would definitely stay here again when in Estes Park.

Best place to camp in Estes Park/Northern Colorado! Wooded sites mean privacy from your neighbors and shade during the day. Vault toilets are very clean, well kept. Staff and Rangers are very friendly and helpful, very knowledgeable about the area. Other reviews mention only 3.2 alcohol, but that rule has changed! ;) Great Hiking and Views, we watched the fireworks for 4th of July in Estes from one of the trails. Large bear boxes fit 2+ coolers. It was full for the holiday week/end, but staff mentioned that there's usually a lot of availability during the week. Have stayed in the cabins in years past, they are nice with gas fireplace for heat, and gas cookers in the cabin. No bedding, but beds are large and soft. 

Gorgeous sunsets, so close to Estes and Rocky Mountain National Park. Hidden Gem in a busy tourist town!!

Nice, spaced out campsites. Campsites average prices, but they add an entrance fee to the park for each day on top of the fee. Not much for wildlife. Lots of families with screaming children.

Very nice campground. Spacious sites, fire pits, picnic tables.

Loved this campground! Clean, beautiful, primitive, private. Great geographical features and nice sites.

My friend and I have camped here twice, and we love the location. The sites aren't sitting on top of each other, and some spots feel relatively secluded. It is within a few miles of Estes Park, so we k=hike during the day and dash into town for a drink with our dogs in the afternoon. It is also within an hour of Boulder, and two hours of Denver, so it doesn't leave us driving all day to get there and back.

The Kruger Rock Trailhead is inside the campground, and it is a nice hike with an amazing view of the Rockies and Estes at the top. Bring your crayons - there are two trailmarkers on the trail that you can do rubbings of.

we had an amazing time at this campsite! our dog was able to join us, which is not the case in RMNP so it was perfect. clean, quiet, and beautiful.

We stayed at site h34 and it is fairly secluded from the road and other camp sites. The site was clean and contained a firepit and charcoal grill. At the main office there was small snacks, ice, and firewood available. The people at the main office were very helpful and nice

This campground is the ones that the locals go to when not in RMNP. It is in Estes but far enough away to not be inudated with tourists. It is quiet, it is roomy, it is beautiful. Truly one of my favorites.