Estes Park Campgrounds

[mfifield01]

I'm planning my big summer trip with Rocky Mountain National Park being the destination. I have booked 3 nights at Moraine Park. The DW likes to explore towns, so I'm looking at private campgrounds in Estes Park for 2 nights. There doesn't seem to be any that stick out and reviews look mediocre. Does anyone have a suggestion? I'm leaning towards Elk Meadow right now.

[RoscoeV]

We stayed at Spruce Lake last year and found it to be pretty nice. I read the reviews and we never experienced any issues. The people managing the park were very friendly and it's close to town. We actually have reservation for Memorial Day weekend.

[rush2112]

We stayed at Elk Meadows last summer. We looked at it as a place to park. It was a little dusty with the wind, but the lot was level, and had plenty of room. Just past the campground is a restaurant call The Rock Inn Tavern. Best meal we had while there. Came highly recommended by a local, which happened to be the ONLY Uber drive in town. Super nice guy....

[KCSA75]

Two years ago, we spent a couple nights at Estes Park Campground at Mary's Lake. It was OK, nothing to write home about in my opinion, but nothing wrong. Chose it primarily because we could get a reservation on short (a couple weeks) notice.

We also checked out Spruce Lake and Manor Campgrounds which are nearby. Probably a rung or two up from Mary's Lake. There's also a KOA.

More importantly, you MUST eat at Antonio's New York Pizza on the west side of Estes Park. It's a tiny place (four or five tables) so most people do carryout, but the food is terrific.

[captcolour]

We stayed at Mary's Lake last June and it was fine. Nothing special.

[DC8Captain]

I'm planning my big summer trip with Rocky Mountain National Park being the destination. I have booked 3 nights at Moraine Park. The DW likes to explore towns, so I'm looking at private campgrounds in Estes Park for 2 nights. There doesn't seem to be any that stick out and reviews look mediocre. Does anyone have a suggestion? I'm leaning towards Elk Meadow right now.

Glad you got a space at Moraine Park. Getting a reservation goes to the reserve early bird.

[captcolour]

Here's a pic at Mary's Lake.

[rush2112]

This was the only one I have. Elk Meadows view from the front of RV.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/3653e2ac6a7aa69ea970458b0333ce1a.jpg

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[mfifield01]

Glad you got a space at Moraine Park. Getting a reservation goes to the reserve early bird.Right now, I wish I would have gotten all 5 days at Moraine. I don't have much interest in any of the private parks in Estes. It sounds like Elk Meadow or Spruce Lake are my options.