r/EstesPark 7h ago

Spending summer in RV

1 Upvotes

We’d like to spend next summer in Estes Park in our RV. Is there anywhere that has spots with monthly rental rates and allow a retired couple to stay from May- September?

Edit: changed wording.


r/EstesPark 2d ago

A shift is in the air

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10 Upvotes

r/EstesPark 3d ago

A sunrise from Long’s Keyhole (today)

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149 Upvotes

I didn’t summit today, but I enjoyed the hike and views. The sunrise from the keyhole is great. Wind was gusting there today. Did anyone dare to push on after sunrise?


r/EstesPark 2d ago

The Broncos

0 Upvotes

The best place to watch the Broncos upcoming season while in town is….?


r/EstesPark 4d ago

Caught someone climbing The Thumb this morning (8/28). Maybe it’s you!

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60 Upvotes

r/EstesPark 3d ago

Estes Park Trolleys for Wedding Transportation

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We’re getting married next spring at the Black Canyon Inn - The Boulders and we’re looking to transport ~100 guest. We got a quote from the Estes Park Trolley company for two 24 person shuttles in rotation. Does anyone have experience with this company for wedding transportation?


r/EstesPark 4d ago

Favorite local tattoo shop?

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Planning to spend a weekend in Estes in October to celebrate our wedding anniversary in the town we got married! My parents also live there and I got a small tattoo years ago from an artist that has since moved out of town. I’ve been wanting to get a tattoo and thought why not while we’re on “vacation”. I’ve researched on Google looks like there are now 3 shops and each have pretty mixed reviews - anyone care to try to convince me one is better than the others?


r/EstesPark 5d ago

commute

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I am considering a job offer in Estes Park and would be looking at a commute from either Longmont or Loveland. I am new to Colorado so I am unfamiliar with what this may be like and if it would be worth the job. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated!


r/EstesPark 5d ago

Anyone heading to the Tame Impala show from Estes Park?? Need a ride!

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Hey guys, quick question! I'm planning to go to the Tame Impala concert in Denver, but I don't have a ride down from Estes Park.

​The private shuttle options are ridiculously expensive, so I figured I’d ask here to see if anyone has a spare seat in their car?

​Obviously happy to pitch in for gas/parking and cover snacks/drinks. DM me if you’ve got room, appreciate it! I can share my IG or WhatsApp via DM so you know I'm a real person and we can connect better.

​DM me if you’ve got room, appreciate it!


r/EstesPark 5d ago

Teen/Young Adult events?

5 Upvotes

I, 18, desperately need more friends and things to do with people my age!!!!
Does anyone know abt any events or anything that cater to teens and young adults?
I’m not very active but I love nerdy things, any help would be appreciated!


r/EstesPark 7d ago

Elk spotted in Colorado | Estes Park

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165 Upvotes

r/EstesPark 7d ago

Please identify this mountain.

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55 Upvotes

I shot this picture from the south end of Mary's Lake campground. What is the name of this mountain?


r/EstesPark 7d ago

This tree has a scary face, found at the Rocky Mountain National Park

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18 Upvotes

r/EstesPark 7d ago

Is Estes Ark still closed?

2 Upvotes

was looking for some good plushies and online says temporarily closed, but IDK if that's accurate. Thanks in advance!!


r/EstesPark 9d ago

Silhouette elk…Silhouelk.

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105 Upvotes

r/EstesPark 9d ago

Camp inside or outside park?

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Hey folks,

I’m visiting Estes Park next week for a few days and wanted to get suggestions on camping. For context, I have a ford transit camper van.

I’ve camped at Meeker Park before when visiting Estes Park, and considering that again. During this trip, I also plan to visit RMNP and already have a reserved time.

Would it be better to stay in a campsite within RMNP, or outside it along Hwy 7? Should I do one night in RMNP, then another outside the park? Or stay in the same spot both nights?

We plan to do RMNP for one day, and Estes the other day.


r/EstesPark 9d ago

Anyone have a microphone?

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Celebrating my friends wedding at a bar downtown and hoping to start up some karaoke, does anyone have a microphone I can pickup or pay to deliver?


r/EstesPark 11d ago

Stay far away from the Elk

163 Upvotes

Good LORD! I feel like this is just something everyone should know. But there was a herd of elk right in the middle of town today. Pretty normal, and also pretty typical to see tourist feet away. Today there were even a few calves. Yes, they are adorable as heck but that makes the situation even more dangerous! Stay as far back as possible! I saw so many people maybe 5 feet away from the calves and herd. The most people I have ever seen surrounding the herd on all sides. They are relatively chill but they are still wild animals. If you get kicked, or trampled it's going to hurt. Keep your distance please dear God!


r/EstesPark 12d ago

Beautiful Day at RMNP!

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93 Upvotes

Been to Estes Park several times, and it never disappoints!


r/EstesPark 10d ago

Is there a bus from Estes Park to boulder?

0 Upvotes

Help me out please 😀


r/EstesPark 12d ago

Estes Park Muley

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29 Upvotes

Beautiful deer!


r/EstesPark 12d ago

YMCA vs Community Center

5 Upvotes

Care to discuss the pros and cons of each membership/which you think is more worthwhile? I enjoy disc golf and cross country skiing and I do think the Y offers both?


r/EstesPark 14d ago

Solo Dining Recs

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Will be staying the night in Estes Park in a couple weeks on a road trip - any recommendations for a good dinner spot as a solo traveler? Somewhere solid but not insanely pricy food, where I could sit at the bar or won't feel out of place.

Will also take recs for any other must dos in town! Thanks!


r/EstesPark 16d ago

New resident here in Estes

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129 Upvotes

Hey guys. Just moved here somewhat sporadically - some friends of ours were trying to sell the house next door to where they lived without much success, and my roommate and I had been looking for a place to live that was nicer than where we had been staying somewhat close by on the front range, and things just worked out.

I’m really and truly blown away at just how nice it is, and how lucky I feel to be living where I am. There’s a path that sort of goes through our backyard, and this picture is taken maybe a quarter mile or so down that path. It’s like a painting or something, just breathtaking. I’m still waking up every morning and just feeling stunned at how ridiculously beautiful it is here. There were just about 50 or 60 elk moving through my backyard an hour ago. It’s overwhelming.

I’ve only been here a couple of weeks or so and I haven’t really had much of a chance to go out and do fun things. I’m not a very touristy person and didn’t really come here to do tourist stuff, but there’s a lot of stuff that definitely intrigues me. I’d love to know stuff like what best local coffee shop, best pizza, or just general local tips and tricks. I’d been living over in Coal Creek Canyon for some years so I’m used to living in a high-altitude semi-isolated area in the foothills. It’s actually way less isolated here in Estes, which is pretty refreshing.