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National Park

Rocky Mountain

A group of cow elk are standing next to a bull elk in a meadow
Elk viewing in fal NPS

Overview

Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.

State: CO9705861206

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

Fees & Passes

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle:  30.00

    1-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This pass is valid for one private vehicle to enter RMNP for one day only. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


  • Entrance - Private Vehicle:  35.00

    7-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This vehicle entrance pass is valid for one vehicle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


  • Entrance - Per Person:  15.00

    1-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 1-day only. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


  • Entrance - Motorcycle:  25.00

    1-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass. This pass is valid for one private motorcycle to enter RMNP for one day only. One pass is good for one motorcycle (including all riders). Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


  • Entrance - Motorcycle:  30.00

    7-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass. This park entrance pass is valid for one motorcycle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days (including all riders). Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


  • Entrance - Per Person:  20.00

    7-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


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Things To Do

Category

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    View of Alberta Falls Trai lined with aspen turning from green to yellow

    Alberta Falls

    Free

    Description

    Glacier Creek thunders down this spectacular waterfall.

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    A bull elk is in a meadow with two cow elk

    Wildlife Viewing in RMNP

    $

    Description

    Wildlife Viewing Tips

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    Fees

    Park entrance fees are required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 

    Pet Friendly
    Bear Lake at sunset, the sun highlights mountain peaks in the distance, located across the flat lake

    Bear Lake

    Free

    Description

    Bear Lake is seen at sunset, with mountains that are part of the Continental Divide in the background.

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    Time:15-60 Minutes
    View of the front of the historic Columbine Cabin at the Holzwarth Historic Site

    Visit the Holzwarth Historic Site

    Free

    Description

    Take a step back in time at the Holzwarth Historic Site, the spot where the Never Summer Ranch, Holzwarth Trout Lodge, and family homestead was operated by the Holzwarth family for multiple generations from the 1910s to the 1970's. The Holzwarth Historic Site is located on the West Side of Rocky Mountain National Park eight miles (12.8 km) from Kawuneeche Visitor Center.

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    Visitors are hiking on the Tundra Communities Trail

    Tundra Communities Trail

    Free

    Description

    Feel like you're on top of the world! Take a hike on the Tundra Communities Trail and experience sweeping mountain views and the beauty of the alpine tundra ecosystem.

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    View of Emerald Lake

    Emerald Lake

    Free

    Description

    From Bear Lake Trailhead, pass by Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, and steadily climb in elevation to scenic Emerald Lake.

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    Time:3-4 Hours

More Images

A group of cow elk are standing next to a bull elk in a meadow
A group of cow elk are standing next to a bull elk in a meadow
A group of Junior Rangers are earning their new badges
A group of Junior Rangers are earning their new badges
View of a paved road along Alpine Tundra
View of a paved road along Alpine Tundra
A person is hiking up a trail lined with aspen trees, leaves have turned from green to gold
A person is hiking up a trail lined with aspen trees, leaves have turned from green to gold
View of Bear Lake with some aspen trees that have yellow leaves
View of Bear Lake with some aspen trees that have yellow leaves