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Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground in Colorado
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Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

We can email you the day Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground opens again.

It is off-season. Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground is closed until May 26, 2027

National Park Service closes this campground on September 28, 2026 and reopens it on May 26, 2027.

ClosedSeptember 28, 2026 – May 26, 2027
OpenReopens May 26, 2027

National Park Service says: “Closed for Winter”

As of October 2026, Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground is a campground in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado with 48 campsites. Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground is located at 40.4002° N, 105.5926° W.
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Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground reservations and next available dates

Stay and booking rules

  • Mid-stay changes allowed
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 7 consecutive nights
  • Maximum stay: 7 days

Published by Recreation.gov for Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground

  • Standard 33
  • Tent 15
  • Accessible 2

What an RV fits

  • 12 ft1 site
  • 18 ft2 sites
  • 19 ft1 site
  • 20 ft1 site
  • 26 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
001A LoopTent8--
002A LoopTent8--
003A LoopTent8--
004A LoopTent8--
005A LoopTent8-Accessible
AA LoopStandard8--
BA LoopStandard8--
CA LoopStandard8--
DA LoopStandard8--
EA LoopStandard8--
006B LoopStandard812 ft-
007B LoopStandard818 ft-
008B LoopStandard820 ft-
009B LoopStandard8--
010B LoopStandard819 ft-
011B LoopTent8--
012B LoopStandard8--
013B LoopTent8--
014B LoopStandard8--
015B LoopTent8--
016B LoopStandard8--
019B LoopStandard8--
020B LoopTent8--
022C LoopTent8--
SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
023C LoopTent8--
024C LoopTent8--
025C LoopStandard818 ft-
026C LoopTent8--
027C LoopTent8--
028C LoopStandard8--
029C LoopStandard8--
030C LoopStandard8-Accessible
032C LoopStandard8--
033C LoopStandard8--
034C LoopStandard8--
035C LoopStandard8--
036C LoopStandard826 ft-
037C LoopStandard8--
038C LoopStandard8--
039C LoopStandard8--
041C LoopStandard8--
042C LoopStandard8--
045C LoopStandard8--
046C LoopStandard8--
047C LoopStandard8--
048C LoopStandard8--
049C LoopStandard8--
050C LoopTent8--

About Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground

Overview

Aspenglen Campground is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park near the Fall River Entrance. All campsites in Aspenglen Campground are available by reservation only and can be reserved via Recreation.gov. Use U.S. Highway 34 and the Fall River Entrance to access Aspenglen Campground. When making your campsite reservation, be aware that:

Any sites that are open are listed as "A" for available; this means those campsites are available to be reserved.

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.

Is a Timed Entry Reservation Included with my Camping Reservation?

Yes. Campers with reservations for Aspenglen Campground have a "Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road" reservation included with your camping reservation. Your campground reservation will serve as your vehicle timed entry reservation. Campers can enter RMNP via the Grand Lake, Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances beginning at 1 p.m. on the first day of your camping reservation. Remember to print and bring a copy of your campground reservation with you and keep this in your vehicle. You will be asked to show your campground reservation confirmation at the park's entrance station upon arrival.

When Can I Check into My Campsite?

Check In begins at 1 p.m. for all campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park.

What Time is Check Out?

All campers must check out of their campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park by noon.

How Many Nights Can I Stay at Aspenglen Campground?

In Rocky Mountain National Park, there is a 7-night limit for all campgrounds during the summer season. This means that campers can stay a total of 7 nights inside the park. This limit includes overnight stays at all campgrounds. For instance, a camper could spend 7 nights at Aspenglen Campground or they could stay 3 nights at Aspenglen Campground and 4 at Timber Creek Campground.

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

Aspenglen Campground contains several drive-to family sites for both tents and RVs. There are a few campsites that are more secluded. These are tent-only sites that campers have to walk to, located away from your vehicle's parking space.

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. Generators are only permitted to be used in Loop C. Generator Hours are in the mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and in the afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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.

Rules and notices at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Need to Know - You must scroll down and read all of the "Need to Know Information" below.

By completing your camping reservation, you are agreeing to the following items. Use the scroll bar in this small window to scroll and read all the information.

Camping space is extremely limited. Ensure your camping unit or equipment will fit in your chosen site. Other options may not be available.

Be aware - Vehicles larger than 30-feet are not permitted in Aspenglen campground.

Entrance Fee - A park entrance fee is required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park, or show your annual or lifetime park pass. You may pay the entrance fee upon arrival.

Pass Discounts on Camping . If you use a Senior or Access Pass for a camping fee discount while booking a reservation, you must present the pass and photo ID upon check-in.

Site Limits. Each site is limited to eight (8) persons and one camping unit (i.e., a tent, RV, or trailer/tow vehicle) plus one additional tent per standard nonelectric site.

All tents shall be located on the tent pad. All additional camp structures must be self standing without impacts to vegetation or trees.

Parking is limited to two (2) vehicles per site. A vehicle is defined as one vehicle, one trailer, one RV, or one towed unit.

Each vehicle must be parked on the gravel or paved parking pad causing no resource degradation or encroachment onto the paved access road. Some sites will accommodate only one vehicle on the graveled parking pad. Extra vehicles must park in overflow areas.

Maximum length of stay . The maximum length of stay during peak season is 7 nights. Please check the rules and regulations before making your reservation.

Check-in Time. Check-in is after 1 p.m.

Be Advised : Trailer length is the total maxium vehicle length allowable.

(Trailer Length = Trailer + Hitch + Vehicle)

Maximum Vehicle + Trailer Length = Vehicle + Trailer + Hitch = 30 ft at Aspenglen campground.

Generator Hours

In Aspenglen Campground, generators are permitted in Loop C. Generators may be run in the morning from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and in the evening from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Generator use is not allowed in any campsites in Loops A and B.

No hookups. Aspenglen Campground does not offer RV hookups.

No Dump Station . There is no dump station. The closest dump station is located at Moraine Park Campground.

No Shower or Laundry . There are no shower or laundry facilities in the campground; portable showers are prohibited.

Note for RV Campers:

If you plan on renting an RV or camping equipment and having it delivered to Rocky Mountain National Park, it is your responsibility to make sure that the individual or business that you are renting the equipment from has a valid permit to do business in the park. It is illegal to conduct business in a park area without a permit, contract, or other written agreement. Renting from a business or individual without a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) with the park may leave you without accommodations as the RV/camping equipment may be turned away upon delivery.

Food Storage and Wildlife. 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 in food storage lockers located in the campground.

Firewood . Firewood is not available inside Aspenglen Campground. Firewood can be purchased at stores in Estes Park.

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.

Prohibited Wheeled Devices. Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters and similar devices are prohibited.

STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES . Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit the National Invasive Species Information Center .

Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?

Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground have?

Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground has 48 campsites.

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