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Moraine Park Campground Elevation, Prices & RV Review (2026)Moraine Park Campground review with its 8,160-foot elevation, 244 sites, 49 electric hookups, 40-foot limit, 2026 fees and reservation rules.
National park · Rocky Mountain National Park · Colorado
Moraine Park Campground is the National Park Service campground on Bear Lake Road inside Rocky Mountain National Park, about 3 miles from the Beaver Meadows entrance near Estes Park, Colorado. It sits at 8,160 feet where a broad elk meadow meets conifer forest, and it is our pick for RVers who want to sleep inside RMNP with electric service: 49 of its 244 sites, in Loops B and C, carry 20/30/50-amp pedestals, the only electric hookups in the park. It suits hikers who want the campground shuttle stop for the Bear Lake corridor, fall visitors chasing the elk rut and aspens, and winter campers willing to go first-come, first-served.
| Hookups | Mixed: none or electric; no water hookup |
|---|---|
| Max RV length | Exact site |
| Cost | $35–$55 |
| Fees | Published summer standard/electric rates; winter rates differ. |
| Reservations | Advance + short-term summer release |
Source-backed: Official NPS camping page (checked 2026-07-18). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.
Moraine Park Campground is the National Park Service campground on Bear Lake Road inside Rocky Mountain National Park, about 3 miles from the Beaver Meadows entrance near Estes Park, Colorado. It sits at 8,160 feet where a broad elk meadow meets conifer forest, and it is our pick for RVers who want to sleep inside RMNP with electric service: 49 of its 244 sites, in Loops B and C, carry 20/30/50-amp pedestals, the only electric hookups in the park. It suits hikers who want the campground shuttle stop for the Bear Lake corridor, fall visitors chasing the elk rut and aspens, and winter campers willing to go first-come, first-served.
The practical picture: electric only, no water or sewer at any site, with shared spigots and a seasonal dump station near the ranger station. Summer 2026 rates are $35 for a standard site and $55 for electric; winter is $30 and $55. The published maximum is 40 feet combined for RV plus tow vehicle, and many sites are shorter or tent-only, so the exact Recreation.gov listing controls. Summer is reservation-only with some inventory released on a shorter window; winter loops are first-come. The trade-off is altitude and utilities: cold nights, thinner air, solar-shower stalls only, and a tank plan for a week-long stay.
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Moraine Park Campground Elevation, Prices & RV Review (2026)Moraine Park Campground review with its 8,160-foot elevation, 244 sites, 49 electric hookups, 40-foot limit, 2026 fees and reservation rules.
Our verdict
Book Moraine Park if your rig fits a listed site and you want in-park electric with elk-meadow views and shuttle access; skip it if you need full hookups, run over 40 feet combined, or struggle at altitude.
Electric only. 49 sites in Loops B and C have 20/30/50-amp pedestals; there are no water or sewer hookups at any site. Potable water is at shared spigots and there is a seasonal dump station.
Recreation.gov lists summer 2026 rates of $35 for a standard non-electric site and $55 for an electric site; winter is $30 and $55. The park entrance fee is separate.
The published maximum is 40 feet combined for the RV or trailer plus tow vehicle. Many individual sites are shorter and some are tent- or van-only, so verify the per-site limit on Recreation.gov before booking.
In summer, yes: the season is reservation-only through Recreation.gov, and some inventory is held for a shorter release window. Winter sites in the loops NPS opens are first-come, first-served.
Yes. Summer 2026 runs May 21 through October 19 by reservation; in winter Loop A sites 1-62, Loops B and C, and Loop E are first-come, with the dump station closed and sites not plowed.
Not conventional ones. There are solar-shower stalls where you bring your own solar bag; no hot running water is supplied. Real showers are available at private campgrounds and facilities in Estes Park.
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