Moraine Park Campground
Inside the park · Moraine Park meadows
244 sites at 8,160 ft in ponderosa pine overlooking Moraine Park's elk-filled meadows. The classic Rocky Mountain base.
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
Moraine Park scores at the top on view and wildlife access — elk graze through the loops at dawn. Booking is the tough part; peak sites disappear the day they open.
See methodology →Best for
- Elk watchers
- First-time RMNP visitors
- Families
- Photographers
Good to know before booking
- Elevation 8,160 ft — sleep low your first night if possible
- No hookups; RVs up to 40 ft in most loops
- Fern Lake trailhead is a short drive
- Reservations open 6 months out
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- June – September
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- Afternoon thunderstorms are the rule — hike early.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Access & activities
- Ranger programs
- Trailhead access
Tags
Location
Rocky Mountain NP, CO
Inside the park · Moraine Park meadows
40.360° N, 105.612° 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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