If you are planning a camping trip this summer especially on any holiday it is a prudent idea to make your reservations now!
Car and RV Camping
Larimer County
Horsetooth Reservoirs - 155 for tents, trailers, and RV's. These sites are EXTREMELY popular.
Reservations at http://www.larimercamping.com or call 1-800-397-7795
Carter Lake, Hermit Park and Pinewood Springs are also very popular but not quite the demand of Horsetooth. All can be reserved at http://www.larimercamping.com/ or call 1-800-397-7795
Forest Service
Tons of the parks fill up fast especially on the holidays so book now for holidays.
Roosevelt National Forest Favorites and all other national park camp ground can be booked here www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777
Canyon Lakes Ranger District can be reserved at http://www.fs.usda.gov/arp
Mountain Park has basketball courts, volleyball pits and showers family friendly
All campgrounds can handle RV's except Grandview.
State Parks
State parks offer campsites, cabins, yurts. Reservations can be made at www.coloradostateparks.reserveamerica.com or call 1-303-470-1144
Rocky Mountain National Park
The fifth most visited park in the nation is super busy! Reserve at www.recreation.govwww.reserveamerica.com or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Due to water conservation Glacier Basin Campground will not be available for reservation or camping till later this spring.
Top Picks
Make sure that if you want to view Moraine Park for the Elk Rut in October. Pack ear plugs, they bugle throughout the night.
Backpacking permits at RMNP
are needed to hike back to any designated area off the beaten path! Reservations for summer and fall permits are accepted beginning March 1st and the permits are limited. They cost $26.00 for each trip - not per night/per person.
Reservations can be made at https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/upload/Backcountry_Guide_2014.pdf or in person at the backcountry office adjacent to the Beaver Meadow's Visitor Center.
