One of the Most Popular Activities in the Park Is Wildlife Viewing. There Are Excellent Wildlife Viewing Opportunities to See Elk, Mule Deer, Bighorn Sheep, Hawks, a Wide Range of Songbirds and More Throughout the Park.


Wildlife Is Plentiful in the Park: Mule Deer and the Majestic Rocky Mountain Elk Are the Most Commonly Spotted, Although Black Bear, Coyote, Bighorn Sheep and Moose Inhabit the Region As Well.

Rocky Mountain National Park Offers Some Unforgettable Scenic Views Along of the Land Above Trees, Over 1/3 of the Park Is Alpine Tundra. Enjoy Incredible Scenic Drives Along Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road.

Aspenglen Campground Is Located on the East Side of Rocky Mountain National Park Near the Fall River Entrance. All Campsites in Aspenglen Campground Are Available by Reservation Only and Can Be Reserved Via Recreation. Gov. Use U. S. Highway 34 and the Fall River Entrance to Access Aspenglen Campground. When Making Your Campsite Reservation, Be Aware That:

• Any Sites That Are Open Are Listed As “a” for Available; This Means Those Campsites Are Available to Be Reserved.

• Any Campsite Listed As “Nr” Has Not Yet Released; This Means That Those Campsites Are Not Yet Available to Be Reserved.

• a Number of Campsites Are Available to Be Reserved Up to 6-Months in Advance on a Rolling Window.

• Some Campsites Are Available to Be Reserved 2-Weeks Prior to Your Desired Camping Date.

• Some Campsites Are Available to Be Reserved 1-Week Prior to Your Desired Camping Date.

Is a Timed Entry Reservation Included with My Camping Reservation?

Yes. Campers with Reservations for Aspenglen Campground Have a “Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road” Reservation Included with Your Camping Reservation. Your Campground Reservation Will Serve As Your Vehicle Timed Entry Reservation. Campers Can Enter Rmnp Via the Grand Lake, Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances Beginning at 1 P. M. on the First Day of Your Camping Reservation. Remember to Print and Bring a Copy of Your Campground Reservation with You and Keep This in Your Vehicle. You Will Be Asked to Show Your Campground Reservation Confirmation at the Park’S Entrance Station Upon Arrival.

When Can I Check Into My Campsite?

Check in Begins at 1 P. M. for All Campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park.

What Time Is Check Out?

All Campers Must Check Out of Their Campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park by Noon.

How Many Nights Can I Stay at Aspenglen Campground?

in Rocky Mountain National Park, There Is a 7-Night Limit for All Campgrounds During the Summer Season. This Means That Campers Can Stay a Total of 7 Nights Inside the Park. This Limit Includes Overnight Stays at All Campgrounds. for Instance, a Camper Could Spend 7 Nights at Aspenglen Campground or They Could Stay 3 Nights at Aspenglen Campground and 4 at Timber Creek Campground.

Rocky Mountain National Park Has Over 350 Miles of Hiking Trails That Range From Flat Lakeside Strolls to Steep Mountain Climbs.

Aspenglen Campground Contains Several Drive-to Family Sites for Both Tents and Rvs. There Are a Few Campsites That Are More Secluded. These Are Tent-Only Sites That Campers Have to Walk to, Located Away From Your Vehicle’S Parking Space.

Each Campsite Is Equipped with a Picnic Table, Fire Ring with Grate, and Tent Pad.

Roads and Parking Spurs Are Paved. Flush Toilets and Drinking Water Are Provided. Generators Are Only Permitted to Be Used in Loop C. Generator Hours Are in the Mornings From 7:30 a. M. to 10:00 a. M. and in the Afternoons From 4:00 P. M. to 8:30 P. M.

a Pleasant Mix of Douglas Fir, Lodgepole Pine, Ponderosa Pine and the Occasional Engelmann Spruce Forests the Campground, Offering Equal Amounts of Sun and Shade. Grasses, Shrubs and Seasonal Wildflowers Fill the Open Meadows.

Nearby Attractions

the Town of Estes Park Is a Short Drive From the Campground, Located Outside of Rmnp’S Beaver Meadows and Fall River Entrances. Dining, Shopping, Rafting, Fly Fishing, Horseback Riding, and Golfing Opportunities Await. Lake Estes Offers Boating, Sailboarding, and Fishing.