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Estes Park Campground: Traveler Reviews

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 2.5 based on 12 reviews 12 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 7 Specialty lodging in Rocky Mountain National Park
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  • Rooms: 68
Property Type: Cabin/Campground
  • Cabin – Small guest accommodation, normally in a rustic setting with other cabins or campsites on the same property. Campground – Property set up for tents and RVs; entrance fee often includes fireplaces for cooking, toilets, showers, utility hookups and access to outdoor recreation.
Address:
3420 Tunnel Rd
P.O. Box 3517
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517

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Reviews of Estes Park Campground

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“Terrible experience”

Estes Park Campground

Jul 23, 2007
4/5 found this review helpful

Our family has been tent camping all over the United States for about 10 years (well, one of us has been doing it for more than 30!) This weekend, we had the No. 1 worst experience camping at Estes Park Campground. It started with the owner giving away our reservation, and putting us in an undesirable, sloped spot that was right on top of many other spots. The entire campground is sites just crammed in on top of each other; I'd as soon camp out at a Wal-Mart parking lot. This is why we tried to reserve to two joining spots that were more remote. The owner took our reservation and our money, but gave our spots away. When we dared to complain (as the POINT of reservations is to take and HOLD the reservations; not just take them :) the owner threatened us, saying that he was going to evict us from the campground (for complaining) and keep our $80 deposit. When told that was stealing, he just smirked. It was awful. But as our group included a little children and a pregnant woman, we just switched gears and tried to "play nice" so as not to wind up back on the road for 4-5 hours. The positive things I can say about this campground is that it's in Estes Park, which is lovely, and that the weather on this particular weekend was gorgeous. Camp anywhere but here, please. Anywhere.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The nearby town
    • Disliked — The owner/operator
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
boulderscribe's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: July 23, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“breathe taking views”

Estes Park Campground

Apr 3, 2006
13/15 found this review helpful

my husband and I went for a week last year and we have already planned for the next season. We had such a great time. Great service amazing views and a family friendly environment. We literally left our campsite, walked across the road and walked into the Rockies! Don't miss out on this exciting view and vacation.

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This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2005
Member since: April 03, 2006
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“Home away from home.”

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4 of 5 stars
Lincoln, Nebraska
Mar 20, 2005
10/11 found this review helpful

We have spent at least one week and usually 2 weeks a year, for the last 23 years, at Estes park Campground. It is a place to relax, go hiking, fishing and just sit around. The showers are hot and the bathrooms are usually clean. Our children, and now our grandchildren are growing up with great memories of Estes Park and the surrounding area because we were able to stay at a reasonably priced, and family friendly campground. Even our dogs feel welcome! We will be planning our 24 trip out there later this summer after all the activities at home are over. It"s a great place to recharge our batteries!! Thanks Estes Park Campground.

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“Very nice family-owned and managed campground”

Estes Park Campground

Jul 10, 2004
15/18 found this review helpful

We liked the campground so much, we stayed an extra week - the owners did their best to accommodate even after we changed our plans - they gave us some great advice on what to see in the park, where to by gas, groceries, etc. as well as where to see wildlife (elk, moose, sheep, deer) - they live right there during the summer and keep a safe, clean, quiet campground - some of the sites are fully wooded, others offer fantastic views of the surrounding mountains - you can hike into RMNP from their parking lot (can't get much closer than that) the restrooms and showers were cleaned several times a day and the showers were hot (though we, like most families, were up early so that we could spend as much time as we could in the park) Those who don't like children and want to sleep in late after enjoying the nightlife in town probably won't enjoy this campground as much as we did.

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This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2003
Member since: March 07, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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“Don't camp here!”

Estes Park Campground

May 23, 2004
33/40 found this review helpful

I was really looking forward to my trip out to Estes Park, CO. We picked what appeared to be a nice campground, and hauled our pop-up camper all 2,000 miles to enjoy the serenity of Estes Park. All of the sites were on top of each other, so there was no privacy, and barely enough room to breathe. I should've paid more attention, because we didn't realize the quiet hours were only until 7am. Every morning, by 7:30am, there were a half dozen children screaming at the playground, which was 30 ft from our site. There was no hot water in the men's bathroom's, so my boyfriend took a cold shower everyday. By the end of the week, the lack of sleep had worn thin on us both, so we decided to pack up early and find a nice hotel. The staff was beligerent when we tried to explain to them our problems with the campground, and they refused to refund us any money. Word of advice, stay away from this place if you want to enjoy your camping experience.

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3420 Tunnel Rd, P.O. Box 3517, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517