 | | The Longs Peak Campground, located within the Rocky Mountain National Park, provides 26 individual campsites for tents.Established on January 26, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Long's Peak, a visitor to the park has opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.Elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bears, coyotes, cougars, eagles, hawks and scores of smaller animals delight wildlife-watchers of all ages. Autumn visitors can relax among the golden aspens or enjoy the rowdier antics of the elk rut (mating season).With 359 miles of trails, this campground offers endless opportunities to hikers, backpackers and horseback riders. Fly fishers, bird-watchers and photographers discover the splendor that they traveled so far to find. During the winter, snowshoers and cross-country skiers revel in the white-blanketed tranquility of meadows and forests. |
| |  | | | Facilities: Drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms are provided at Longs Peak Campground. Reservations: Reservations at the Longs Peak Campground are accepted. Best Time To Visit: Longs Peak Campground is open May 22nd through September 8th. Fees: An overnight camping fee is charged. Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible. Rules: This campground is strictly for tent camping only. Directions: From Boulder, travel west on State Highway 119 to State Highway 72. Take State Highway 72 north to State Highway 7. Travel northwest on State Highway 7 to Estes Park. From Estes Park, go 5 miles west on US Highway 34 to reach Longs Peak Campground. From Loveland, travel west on US Highway 34 to Estes Park. From Estes Park, go 5 miles west on US Highway 34 to reach Longs Peak Campground. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Longs Peak Campground - Rocky Mountain National Park | | 1000 Highway 36 | | Estes Park, Colorado 80517 |
| | | Phone | | General: (970) 586-1206 | | TTY: (970) 586-1319 | |
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