Longs Peak Campground campground
Longs Peak Campground
The Longs Peak Campground is located in the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park and offers easy access to several popular attractions. Just a short drive away, visitors can explore the scenic Trail Ridge Road, which offers stunning views of the park's high peaks and alpine tundra. The campground is also located near several hiking trails, including the Longs Peak Trail, which is one of the park's most popular hikes. Other nearby points of interest include the Moraine Park Museum and Amphitheater and the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.
The campground provides a variety of amenities for visitors, including drinking water, restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground also has a dump station and a small camper store that offers basic supplies. However, there are no electrical hook-ups or showers available at this campground.
Rocky Mountain National Park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer, and black bears. Visitors should take appropriate precautions to avoid encounters with wildlife, including storing food and trash properly and keeping a safe distance from animals.
The best time of year to visit Longs Peak Campground is from mid-June through mid-September, when the weather is mild and the days are long. Average temperatures during this time range from the mid-50s to the mid-70s, making it perfect for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. However, visitors should be prepared for sudden changes in weather, as temperatures can drop quickly at higher elevations.
In conclusion, Longs Peak Campground is a beautiful and serene camping area that offers stunning views, easy access to popular attractions, and a variety of amenities. Visitors can enjoy hiking, wildlife watching, and other outdoor activities in this pristine natural setting. So, pack your bags and come experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado!
What's on-site at Longs Peak Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Longs Peak Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longs Peak - Rocky Mountain National Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Goblins Forest | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Moore Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Battle Mountain Group Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Meeker Park Overflow Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Longs Peak Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward | 26 cfs | → |
| Grand Lake Outlet Blw Chipmunk Ln At Grand Lk | 212 cfs | → |
| Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir | 23 cfs | → |
| Colorado R Below Baker Gulch | 93 cfs | → |
| St. Vrain Creek At Lyons | 123 cfs | → |
| Left Hand Creek Near Boulder | 49 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Longs Peak Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Estes Park 3.3 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Copeland Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bear Lake | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Wild Basin | 1.0 in | -2.0 in | → |
| Estes Park 1.8 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Comanche Peak Wilderness
- Wilderness Never Summer
- Protection Area (National) Bowen Gulch Protection Area (National)
- Viestenz Smith Mountain Park
- Rabbit Mountain Open Space Park
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Grand Lake
- Hilltop Boating Site
- Grand County
- Us 34 Grand County
- Cr 6 Grand County
- Lagerman Trail Boulder County
Fishing spots
- Peacock Pool - Rmnp
- Lily Lake - Rmnp
- Sprague Lake - Rmnp
- Copeland Lake - Rmnp
- Jewel Lake - Rmnp
- Black Lake - Rmnp
Points of interest
- Moraine Park Discovery Center
- Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
- Fall River Visitor Center
- Pawnee Overlook Observation Site
- Kawuneeche Visitor Center
- Alpine Visitor Center
Paddle runs
- Begins 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of County Hwy 115 To Eastern Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of County Hwy 115
- Begins 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of Fern Lake Road To Eastern Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Nsv
- Ssv - Confluence To Picnic Grounds
- Gnar Section
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Longs Peak Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Longs Peak Campground
Can I make reservations at Longs Peak Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Longs Peak Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Longs Peak Campground.