Alert: Status of Trail Ridge Road: Trail Ridge Road (U.S. Hwy 34 inside Rocky Mountain National Park) is open to through travel. Timed Entry Reservations are required for Trail Ridge Road from 9 am to 2 pm. Updates are available on the recorded Trail Ridge Road Status Line at 970-586-1222. Updates are also available on the RMNP webpage and the official RMNP social media pages.
National Park
Rocky Mountain
If hiking near and above treeline, be prepared for snow and ice on the trails NPS Photo
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.
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
Valid for 1 day. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. 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
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. 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.
Nonresident: 100.00
Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Rocky Mountain National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
Park entrance fees are required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. From late May through mid-October, a timed entry reservation is required during certain hours of the day.
Pet Friendly
Hidden Valley is a Place for Junior Rangers
$
Description
Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley is a great place for Junior Rangers of all ages and their families to explore the wonders of Rocky Mountain National Park. Junior Ranger Headquarters will open for the summer season on May 23.
Park entrance fees are required to enter all areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. Park entrance fees can be purchased in person at any of the park's entrance stations.
Enjoy a Scenic Drive on Trail Ridge Road
Free
Description
Trail Ridge Road is a seasonal road that is currently closed to through travel for the winter season. This road is typically open from late May to mid October, based on weather and road conditions. Temporary closures can go into place, based on conditions, at any time. Trail Ridge Road is 48-miles one-way and connects the towns of Grand Lake and Estes Park during the summer season.
Enjoy the winter wonderland that Rocky has to offer from late October to early June. When there is hard-packed snow and ice on the trails, don't forget to use traction devices!
A person is using hiking poles and traction devices and hiking in snowA cow elk is walking in a meadow with two calvesTwo junior rangers are gazing at Bear Lake in late spring/early summerA park ranger is at Hidden ValleyA man is fishing along the banks of a riverA trailer is set up in a campsite
