Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground

Colorado Rockies

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Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground

Colorado Rockies

About this campsite

Overview

Longs Peak Campground is open for the summer camping season.

This is a first-come, first-served campground that is open for tents only. Longs Peak Campground is located about 20 minutes south of Estes Park on CO Highway 7 and is in a forested area at an elevation of 9,500 feet (3000 m) above sea level.

Longs Peak Campground has vault toilets and no water. Campers must bring their own water. The overnight camping fee for Longs Peak Campground does not include park entrance fees or timed entry reservations.

Rocky Mountain National Park accepts payment for all entrance and campground fees in the form of debit/credit card only. Most credit/debit cards and digital forms of payment are accepted.

To pay for overnight camping fees, campers can use the Scan & Pay function on the Recreation.gov Mobile App. It is easy to pay using the Scan and Pay feature. First, download the Recreation.gov Mobile App and then create or update an account. Additional directions are posted at Longs Peak Campground.

Facilities

Each campsite has one parking spot, a fire ring, and picnic table.

There are 4 vault toilets available for use in the campground.

Location

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Common questions about Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground

Can you book Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground?

Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground sits in CO. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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There are 29 first-come, first-served campsites that allow tents, campers, trailers, and RVs. Sites are best for tent camping due to unpaved roads, steep hills and short pull-ins. Picnic tables, fire rings, and portable toilets are provided. 14-day stay limit. There is no drinking water, electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, nor showers. A maximum of eight people are allowed per site. Although not a full-service campground, Meeker Park Overflow Campground tends to fill to capacity on weekends due to its proximity to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Longs Peak Trailhead is approximately two miles north of the campground, and the Wild Basin Trailhead is about two miles to the south. Click here for a map of this campground.