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Camping: Colorado > Estes Park Area

Quick Facts

Longs Peak Campground

Elevation:	9,350 Feet (2914.6 Meters)
Length of Stay:	7 Days
Number of Sites:	26
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted
Usage:	Heavy

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General Description

Longs Peak Campground is located on the east side of the Park, south of Estes Park. The campground sits adjacent to the Longs Peak Trailhead. This campground is for tents only; RV's are not permitted. It is the smallest campground in the Park. The campground is open year-round.

FACILITIES: Longs Peak Campground has 26 tent-only sites. Facilities include tables, fire rings, and toilets. Firewood, drinking water and ice are available during the summer months.

Directions from Estes Park: Follow Highway 7 south past the Lily Lake Visitor Center to turnoff to the Longs Peak Campground and Trailhead on the right (to the west). Follow this road to the campground.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Camping	Longs Peak Campground	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Several trails can be accessed from the Longs Peak Trailhead.	Yes
	Mountain Climbing	The Longs Peak Trailhead accesses 14,255 ft. Longs Peak.	No

Related Activities

Twin Sister Peaks Trail - These two peaks sit off by themselves to the east of the park, offering outstanding vistas sweeping in all directions.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Estes Park Chamber Resort Association, 500 Big Thompson Ave. , Estes Park, CO, 80517, Phone: 800-44-ESTES, Fax: 970-586-6336, www.rockymtntrav.com/estes