Alert: A Fire Ban (Stage 2 Fire Restrictions) Are In Effect

National Park

Rocky Mountain

Cub Lake with reflections. Yellow and brown grasses line the edge of the lake.
Cub Lake in fall NPS/J.Marino

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

    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.


Map

Things To Do

Category

6 Results
    Two people are snowshoeing

    Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park

    Free

    Description

    Snowshoeing

    More info
    Two wooden cutouts where Junior Rangers can take a photo like a park ranger

    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.

    More info

    Fees

    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. 

    A many is fly fishing while standing along the bank of a river in summer

    Fishing in RMNP

    Free

    Description

    Fishing

    More info
    Cars are driving on Trail Ridge Road

    Enjoy a Scenic Drive on Trail Ridge Road

    Free

    Description

    Enjoy a scenic drive across Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. Trail Ridge Road is 48-miles one-way and connects the towns of Grand Lake and Estes Park during the summer season.

    More info
    Pet FriendlyTime:2-2 Hours
    An American Pipit is standing in grasses

    Wildlife Viewing in Rocky Mountain National Park

    $

    Description

    Wildlife Viewing Tips

    More info

    Fees

    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
    A person is hiking on a snow-covered trail with traction devices

    Hiking with Traction Devices

    Free

    Description

    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!

    More info

More Images

Cub Lake with reflections. Yellow and brown grasses line the edge of the lake.
Cub Lake with reflections. Yellow and brown grasses line the edge of the lake.
A man is standing on a bridge and looking up at a waterfall
A man is standing on a bridge and looking up at a waterfall
A pika has harvested a tundra thistle
A pika has harvested a tundra thistle
Snow dusts the surface of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker
Snow dusts the surface of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker
a bull elk is standing next to two cow elk in a meadow. Aspen have yellow and green leaves
a bull elk is standing next to two cow elk in a meadow. Aspen have yellow and green leaves
A green tent is set up on a tent pad in a campsite
A green tent is set up on a tent pad in a campsite
A park ranger is swearing in a new Junior Ranger
A park ranger is swearing in a new Junior Ranger