Campground reservation includes a timed entry reservation at Rocky Mountain: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

Campground reservation includes a timed entry reservation

Exact conditions

Status: Required under the listed conditions
Applies to: overnight guests
Place or corridor: Aspenglen, Glacier Basin, Moraine Park and Timber Creek Campgrounds (reservable); Longs Peak Campground (first-come, first-served)
Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Release model: rolling window

Release detail: Campground reservations are made on Recreation.gov and sell out in advance. The park page does not state the booking window length.

Fee detail: The timed entry page does not publish per-night campground rates.

Exceptions and limits

Longs Peak Campground is first-come, first-served and a timed entry reservation is NOT included with its camping fee.
There are no same-day campground sales at RMNP.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

For visitors who have an overnight campground reservation at Aspenglen, Glacier Basin, Moraine Park or Timber Creek Campgrounds, a timed entry reservation is included with your camping reservation. Campers can enter RMNP beginning at 1 p.m. on the first day of their camping reservation.

Timed Entry Permit System - Rocky Mountain National Park