Rocky Mountain National Park wants to increase camping fees

Rocky Mountain National Park staff are proposing an increase in campground fees from $26 to $30 per site for summer camping and $18 to $20 for winter camping, according to a press release from the park.

Park staff are also proposing a flat rate at group sites at Glacier Basin Campground. Currently, the fees are $4 per person, per night. The proposed flat rates would be determined as follows: small group site (9-15 people) $40; medium group site (16-25 people) $50; and large group site (26-40 people) $60.

“Camping is very popular in Rocky Mountain National Park. We want to keep our campground fees affordable and provide visitors with the best possible experience,” said Darla Sidles, Park Superintendent. “We feel that our proposed campground fee change is an incredible value. Plus, 80 percent of those funds stay right here in Rocky to benefit visitors.”

These fees help to fund the park’s visitor shuttle system, renovation of all restroom facilities throughout the park’s campgrounds, removing tree hazards, and maintenance of parking lots, roads, housing areas, visitors, centers, and hiking trails.

Park staff are seeking feedback about the proposed fee schedule. You can email comments to ROMO_Information@nps.gov by September 27, 2019.