Estes Park Community Thrift Shop
The Estes Park Community Thrift Shop is Estes Park’s largest (and in our opinion, best) thrift shop. Donated items for sale include clothing, household goods, books, furniture, … Read more
Vapor Lock
Vapor lock? What’s that? There you are, chugging up Trail Ridge Road, and your car starts to lose power. You pull off the road and … Read more
Altitude Sickness
Estes Park is located at 7,522 feet (2,293 m) above sea level. Altitude sickness, also called acute mountain sickness or AMS, can occur as low … Read more
Black Bear Safety
Black bear safety is sometimes taken lightly, because black bears are, in general, easygoing sorts of creatures. If Yogi Bear were real, he’d be a … Read more
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park, established in 1915, is a stunningly beautiful National Park with over 400 square miles of wilderness. The Park hosts over three … Read more
Donut Haus
Hands down, Donut Haus makes the best donuts in Estes Park. We’re partial to the Cheesecake Roll, which has a cream cheese and cinnamon topping, … Read more
Hermit Park Open Space Campground
Hermit Park is a hidden gem that offers a variety of forested sites and fantastic hiking opportunities. This county-run park (formerly a corporate retreat for … Read more
Drake Campground
This privately-owned campground is located on the river in the Big Thompson Canyon, about 20 minutes east of Estes Park, at 6,161 ft (1,878 m). Drake … Read more
Estes Park Campground at Marys Lake
The Estes Park Campground at Marys Lake has 89 RV sites and 28 tent sites (don’t ask us why, but hardly anybody spells it with an … Read more
Manor RV Park
Manor RV Park is conveniently located midway between downtown Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park on a quiet side street, along the Big Thompson … Read more
Spruce Lake RV Resort
Spruce Lake RV Resort is conveniently located near the main entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, at 7,641′ (2,329m), on the Big Thompson River. 110 sites … Read more
Estes Park Campground at East Portal
Estes Park Campground at East Portal is tucked up at the end of Hwy 66, about 2 miles south of the main entrance to Rocky … Read more
Elk Meadow Lodge and RV Resort
Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort is right on the boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park, in an open meadow with lovely views. The campground … Read more
Taharaa Mountain Lodge
Taharaa Mountain Lodge is Estes Park’s newest bed and breakfast, and would appeal to those who enjoy mountain opulence.
Barbara’s Bed and Breakfast
Barbara’s Bed and Breakfast is a cozy, romantic bed and breakfast close to downtown Estes Park.
Quilt House Bed and Breakfast
Quilt House Bed and Breakfast is one of Estes Park’s best lodging deals and has the feel of grandma’s house.
Romantic RiverSong Bed and Breakfast
Romantic Riversong Bed and Breakfast, one of the “1,000 Places to See Before You Die,” has one of the nicest settings of any b&b in Estes Park.
Bristlecone Inn
The Bristlecone Inn sits right above downtown Estes Park in a romantic, historic home.
Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery (You Need Pie)
The Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery (aka You Need Pie) is both a diner and a bakery. The diner serves up breakfast, lunch, and … Read more
Paradise on the River (Paradise RV Park)
Paradise RV Park, aka Paradise on the River, is conveniently located near the main entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park in a lovely, shady area … Read more