Moraine Park Campground
Estes Park, CO
Elk bugle across the meadow here in fall. It is open all year, with limited services in winter.
Moraine Park Campground is in Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, Colorado, on Bear Lake Road, with a view over the meadows of Moraine Park. It has 244 sites in five loops, A through E. Elk are common here, and the rut, with its loud bugling, runs from September to October. The trailheads for Cub Lake and Fern Lake are nearby.
Electric hookups are available only in loops B and C, and there are no water or sewer hookups. Check the current operation (as of October 2026): since October 19 and until about mid-May, Moraine Park is the only campground open in the park, run first come, first served, without reservations, in loops A (sites 1 to 62), B, C and E. Summer 2027 dates have not been published yet; in summer reservations on recreation.gov are required, up to six months ahead. The campground was closed from 2023 until July 2025 for a rehabilitation of water and electric lines, and work such as new tent pads was still being reported recently.
- Nearest town
- Estes Park, CO
- Category
- Camping & RV
- GPS
- 40.3593, -105.5967
- Hookups
- none
- Max length
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–August. Cold, short days in December–February. Mountain passes on this route are usually open June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Trail Ridge Road (3,713 m). Usually open June–September; outside that window the road can be closed by snow. Alternative: There is no road across the park when it is closed; go round via I-70 or US-40.
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All campsites in Colorado · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Moraine Park Campground?
Moraine Park Campground is in Estes Park, CO, at GPS 40.3593, -105.5967. It is about 10 mi from Alpine Visitor Center.
Which road trips pass Moraine Park Campground?
Moraine Park Campground is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Colorado Springs to Rocky Mountain National Park.
What is there to see near Moraine Park Campground?
Places worth a stop nearby: Trail Ridge Road (5 mi), Adams Falls (14 mi), Holzwarth Historic Site (14 mi) and Echo Lake Park (49 mi).
When is the best time to visit Moraine Park Campground?
The most pleasant months are usually June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)