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Longs Peak Campground at Rocky Mountain National Park

26Visitor campsites
0Online reservable
—Largest listed RV length; varies by site
1Official site types

Plan your stay

Answers to the questions campers ask first.

Can I reserve a campsite?

No advance reservation is listed; sites are first come, first served.

Can I camp here with an RV?

Official RV suitability and length information is not yet available.

Are tent sites available?

Yes. There are 26 tent sites.

Is the campground accessible?

Official accessibility information is available below. Check the details for suitability.

Are toilets and drinking water available?

Yes. Toilets and drinking water are listed as available.

Are showers or electrical hookups available?

No. Showers are not available and no electrical sites are listed.

About this campground

Information from the official campground source. Seasonal conditions and reservation rules may vary.

Longs Peak Campground is closed for the 2026 season. If planning to camp inside RMNP, please check availability at Aspenglen, Timber Creek, or Moraine Park Campgrounds.

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Official practical information

Source: Recreation.gov structured records

Fees and entrance charges

Longs Peak Campground is a first-come, first-served campground. To pay for overnight camping fees, campers can use the Scan & Pay function on the Recreation.gov Mobile App. It is easy to pay using the Scan and Pay feature. First, download the Recreation.gov Mobile App and then create or update an account. Additional directions are posted at Longs Peak Campground.

Campsite options

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Tent sites

26 Campsites Equipment Non-electric
Individual campsite details such as loop, accessibility, equipment limits and reservability are provided by Recreation.gov.

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Facilities at a glance

ToiletsVault Toilets - year round
Drinking waterNo water
Dump stationNot available
AmphitheaterNot available
ShowersNot available
LaundryNot available
Camp storeNot available
Cell serviceNot available
InternetNot available
Trash and recyclingSeasonal
Food storage lockersSeasonal
Firewood for saleNot available
Ice for saleNot available
Campground hostSeasonal
Accessible0 of 26 campsites · 0 unknown
Electricity0 of 26 campsites · 0 unknown
Available Seasonal Not available Unknown

Operating season & hours

Official opening status unknown

Longs Peak Campground

Every day: Closed

Operating dates and closures can change. Confirm current conditions with the official source.

Fees

Longs Peak Camping Fee

The fee to camp at Longs Peak Campground is $30 per site, per night. There are no flushable toilets and campers need to bring their own drinkable water. To pay, download the Recreation.gov App and use the Scan & Pay feature - directions are available in the campground.

$30.00

Access, rules and important notes

  • All campsites are designed for tents only.
  • The surface around all campsites is uneven with rocks, branches, and other natural features.
  • Some campsites have 3 to 6 steps to reach the tent pad.
  • 0 Longs Peak Campground is a Tents Only campground Paved Roads - All vehicles OK Due to very high fire danger, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are now in effect within Rocky Mountain National Park.
  • This means that all campfires, including charcoal briquette fires are not permitted anywhere within Rocky Mountain National Park.
  • This ban will remain in effect until further notice.
  • Petroleum-fueled stoves and grills may still be used in developed campgrounds, picnic areas and in designated wilderness campsites.
  • Stoves must be able to be turned on and off.
  • Longs Peak Campground has 26 campsites for tents only.
  • There is an eight (8) person limit per site.
  • Each camping site is limited to: one camping unit (i.e., a tent) plus one additional tent.
  • All tents shall be located on the tent pad.
  • All additional camp structures must be self standing without impacts to vegetation or trees.
  • Parking is limited to two (2) vehicles per site.
  • A vehicle is defined as one vehicle, one trailer.
  • Some campsites can only accommodate one vehicle on the designated graveled parking pad.

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Official information, clearly sourced Information from the official sources listed below. Check the official website for current conditions and reservation details.
National Park Service Recreation.gov
Last checked National Park Service — Oct 9, 2026 at 10:52 AMRecreation.gov — Oct 9, 2026 at 12:51 PMView official source

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