Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground

Federal campground in Rocky Mountain National Park

Location: Estes Park, CO, CO

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Longs Peak Campground is located about 20 minutes south of Estes Park on Highway 7. This small, tent-only campground is nestled in a forested area that is 9,500 feet (3000 m) above sea level. This campground has vault toilets and no water.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rocky-mountain-national-park-longs-peak-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small tent-only campground at 9,500 feet in a forested setting near Longs Peak trailhead. Google reviewers consistently rated it 4.4/5 stars, praising the comfortable sites with raised tent boxes and convenient location for sunrise hiking.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, American Elk, North American River Otter, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Dipper, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Steller's Jay, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 26 tent sites and high demand Bring your own drinking water and fire dousing water — no water available on-site Arrive early if planning a sunrise hike to Longs Peak; expect early morning activity from other campers Each campsite has a raised tent box and picnic table setup

Skip Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground if: You need RV hookups or water access — none available. You require shower facilities — not mentioned as available. You want to avoid crowds at peak hiking times — popular trailhead location.

Best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Meeker Park Overflow Campground (CO), Olive Ridge (Morrison, CO), Glacier Basin Campground (Bear Lake Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO), Moraine Park Campground (Estes Park, CO).