Glacier Basin Campground
Inside the park · Bear Lake shuttle access
150 sites in the pines with the closest campground access to the Bear Lake corridor via free park shuttle.
Price
$35
per night
Booking
Books early
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Glacier Basin is Rocky's family + hiking base — the Bear Lake shuttle stops right at the campground, which is worth a lot in July.
See methodology →Best for
- Bear Lake hikers
- Families
- Anyone who wants to skip the Bear Lake parking chaos
Good to know before booking
- Bear Lake corridor shuttle stops on-site
- No hookups; RVs up to 30 ft
- Afternoon storms are near-daily in July
- Reservations go fast for summer
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- June – September
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- Bear Lake parking fills by 8 am — take the shuttle.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Access & activities
- Ranger programs
- Trailhead access
Tags
Approximate location
Location
Rocky Mountain NP, CO
Inside the park · Bear Lake shuttle access
40.324° N, 105.605° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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