Castle Mountain Lodge - Estes Park

Castle Mountain Lodge on Fall River in Estes Park

Accommodations

Castle Mountain Lodge offers a range of cabin and motel-style rooms, including the Castle Spruce cabin with a private hot tub and mountain views. The Castle Glen junior suite provides a wood-burning fireplace and a balcony overlooking the river. Rooms in the Castle 1 motel section include a private entrance, microwave, and refrigerator.

Outdoor Amenities

The lodge sits on the banks of Fall River with a walking path, hammocks, and a fire pit supplied with free firewood. Guests can use the community hot tub, reservable for private time blocks, or fish from the covered bridge. A picnic area with BBQ facilities and sun terrace overlooks the river and surrounding mountains.

Family-Friendly Features

Children have access to a playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, and a games room with board games and puzzles. The lodge hosts an ice cream social on Tuesday afternoons during summer and offers sleds for winter use. Family rooms and two-bedroom houses accommodate larger groups with full kitchens.

Location & Activities

Castle Mountain Lodge is less than three miles from the Beaver Meadows entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The property is within walking distance of the Wapiti Pub and a short drive to downtown Estes Park shops and restaurants. Guests can fish for trout in Fall River, hike nearby trails, or borrow fishing rods and tackle from the lodge.

On-Site Services

The lodge provides a library of books and games, a shared lounge with TV, and a vending machine for snacks. Fresh cookies are offered in the office each afternoon, and coffee is available throughout the day. Coin-operated laundry facilities and free private parking are on the property.

• Location: On Fall River, 3 miles from RMNP entrance
• Rooms: Cabins with private hot tubs, fireplaces, or kitchens
• Family: Playground, ice cream social, kids' play equipment
• Outdoor: Community hot tub, fire pit with free wood, fishing
• Services: Cookie & coffee service, library, laundry facilities
• Ideal for: Families, couples, anglers, nature lovers