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At 7,500 feet, this campground is an ideal base camp for exploring the town of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Tent and RV sites.
1.5 miles east of downtown Estes Park on the north side of highway 34 across from the east end of Lake Estes.
Adults 18+, Kids 7-17, Free 0-6
You can tell the staff really love this campground and want you to have a great experience. This location has less amenities than other KOAs we have been to, but it makes up for it with location and hospitality. There is a ton to do nearby and the area is stunning. An elk came right up next to our cabin and we saw an eagle flying over the dam across the street. There were a few scheduled activities at the campground while we were there and the staff did a great job of making sure everyone knew so we could be involved.
We stayed in a cabin and it was very well kept along with the bathrooms and laundry/dishwashing room. The RV spots seemed more basic than usual but we didn’t use those so I can’t confirm that experience. Some spots had better views than others but honestly you can’t have a bad view here. You are surrounded by mountains.
The only real negative thing I could find was that I didn’t realize there was a dam right across the street, blocking the lake view for some areas of the camp. But my husband loves dams and he thought it was cool having a view of the dam 🤷♀️
Overall we had a wonderful time. We stayed four nights and it didn’t feel long enough. We will definitely be back
Went for a short hike in June 2019. It was pretty beautiful all around. There is a lake when you reach the top. And you can sit around for there a bit. Loved the experience. Would recommend. The only thing to watch out for is rain but the weather apps are quite accurate so you can always plan accordingly. On a sunny day, it is a must!
We stayed in cabin K04. It has two bunk beds and a full bed. The bunk bed room has a door so whoever sleeps in the full bed can snore and fart as much as they want. The bathrooms/showers are really close. The kids loved the playground and barrel rides. Both rooms had a heater. The staff was always friendly and helpful. We also had a bull and cow elk greet us one morning. My wife said the coffee was the best she's ever had.
We stayed at T17. There are horses right next door and when the wind shifts you get blasted with their lovely smell. Other than that camp was clean and staff was friendly. After BLM and primitive National Park camping for 2 days it was nice to have warm showers and electricity. The sites are small and cramped, but it's KOA camping. If you want private there's plenty of wide open space in the National Parks and BLM lands where you can also pack out your poop. Sometimes you trade privacy for flushing toilets and warm showers so don't let the negative reviews on it being cramped sway your decisions. If you're looking for a place to clean up, recharge devices and enjoy a warm shower this place is perfect.
