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Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort is a private full-hookup RV resort at the edge of Estes Park, Colorado, the gateway town for Rocky Mountain National Park. Our Colorado pillar guide calls it the most polished full-hookup option right at the edge of town, with a big-rig-friendly layout, mountain views and a pool. It suits RVers who want resort comfort and utilities as a Rocky Mountain basecamp rather than a dry national-park site.
| Hookups | Full (30/50 amp, water, sewer) |
|---|---|
| Sites | ~169 full-hookup RV sites, plus cabins |
| Max RV length | Big rigs accommodated on pull-through sites |
| Cost | $67–74/night peak season (approximate) |
| Reservations | Direct; books out for summer weekends |
| Best for | RVers who want full hookups and resort amenities as an Estes basecamp |
Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort is a private full-hookup RV resort at the edge of Estes Park, Colorado, the gateway town for Rocky Mountain National Park. Our Colorado pillar guide calls it the most polished full-hookup option right at the edge of town, with a big-rig-friendly layout, mountain views and a pool. It suits RVers who want resort comfort and utilities as a Rocky Mountain basecamp rather than a dry national-park site.
Practically, there are around 169 full-hookup RV sites with 30/50-amp, water and sewer, plus cabins, and big rigs are accommodated on the pull-through sites. Peak-season rates run approximately $67 to $74 a night, booked directly with the resort, and it books out for summer weekends, so plan ahead. Our guide covers it briefly, so confirm exact site dimensions, current rates and season dates with the operator. The trade-off is price: it is a comfortable, well-run resort and it is priced accordingly compared with the state-park and forest campgrounds elsewhere in Colorado.
Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.
Regional guide
Best RV Parks in Colorado: A Region-by-Region Guide for 2026The most polished full-hookup option right at the edge of town, with a big-rig-friendly layout, mountain views, and a pool. It's a comfortable, well-run resort — and priced accordingly.
Read the guide →Our verdict
Book Elk Meadow if you want polished full hookups and a pool as your Estes Park basecamp and are happy to pay resort rates. Skip it if you are chasing the lowest nightly price or want to sleep inside the national park.
Yes. RV sites have 30/50-amp electric, water and sewer.
Approximately $67 to $74 per night in peak season. Confirm current rates directly with the resort.
Big rigs are accommodated on the pull-through sites. Our guide does not publish a hard maximum, so give the operator your complete length.
Yes. Book directly; the resort books out for summer weekends.
It sits at the edge of Estes Park, the park's east-side gateway town. Our guide does not give exact mileage to the entrance.
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