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Glacier Basin Campground Report

1000 Highway 36, Estes Park

Glacier Basin Campground

Glacier Basin campground is located in beautiful Jefferson county in Colorado and considered a pretty large campground with 151 sites. Part of the Rocky Mountain National Park it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of Colorado

Glacier Basin Campground Overview

Reservable

Yes

Pitches

151


Glacier Basin Campground Activities

A number of activities are available when staying at Glacier Basin campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:


  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Picnicking
  • Visitor Center
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wilderness
  • Day Use Area
  • Ranger Station
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Evening Programs
  • Guided Interpretive Walks
  • Scenic Drive
  • Backpacking
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Amphitheater
  • Snowshoeing
  • Skiing

Glacier Basin Campground Location

Glacier Basin Campground Weather Conditions

Here is the latest weather conditions for today 2nd Feb 2026 at Glacier Basin campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.


Temp Min

26.8°F

Temp Now

33°F

Feels Like

23.2°F

Wind Speed Now

13MPH

Max Speed Max

12.8MPH

Wind Direction

Pressure

1017MB

Current Humidity

51°

Avg Humidity

49°

Visibility Now

9 Miles

Avg Visibility

6 Miles

UV Index Now

0

Highest UV Index

0.6

Sunrise

07:10 AM

Sunset

05:22 PM

Glacier Basin Campground Map

We've added a detailed Glacier Basin Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.

How To Get To Glacier Basin Campground?

Looking to get to Glacier Basin Campground take the following directions. Take Highway 36 west from Estes Park, CO or Highway 34 east from Grand Lake, CO. Off the main park road, take the Bear Lake Road, which is near the Beaver Meadows Entrance Station, and follow the signs to the campground. Glacier Basin Campground in approximately 9 miles from Estes Park and 5 miles from the Beaver Meadows Entrance Station.

Contact Details For Glacier Basin Campground

  • Phone : 970-586-1206