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    Rocky Mountain

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Fees & Reservations

Fee Free Days in 2013
The National Park Service will offer the following Fee Free Days this year:

  • January 21 (Martin Luther King Day)
  • April 22-26 (National Park Week)
  • August 25 (National Park Service Birthday)
  • September 28 (Public Lands Day)
  • November 9-11 (Veterans Day weekend)

Fees for activities such as camping, reservations, tours, or concessions are not affected by the entrance fee waiver on Fee Free Days.

 

Individual Entrance Fees

Automobile: $20 - Valid for seven consecutive days, including date of purchase.

Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles and mopeds: $10 per person, not to exceed $20 per vehicle. Valid for seven consecutive days including date of purchase.
Available at all Rocky Mountain National Park entrance stations.

Passes (Identification may be requested to verify proper use)

Rocky Mountain National Park Annual Pass--A $40 pass which provides unlimited entry to this park for one year from the date of purchase. Available at all Rocky Mountain National Park entrance stations or purchase by credit card on-line by clicking here.

Rocky Mountain National Park/Arapaho National Recreation Area Annual Pass--A $50 pass which provides unlimited entry to to both areas for one year from the date of purchase. Available at all Rocky Mountain National Park and Arapaho National Recreation Area entrance stations.

America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass - An $80 pass available to everyone which provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, and the pass holder +3 adults (not to exceed 4 adults), at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). Available at all National Park Service entrance stations or on-line. For more information click here.

America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass. - A $10 lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, and the pass holder +3 adults (not to exceed 4 adults), at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park, or by mail with a processing fee. Additionally, the Senior Pass entitles the holder to a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. Available at all National Park Service entrance stations.

America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass - A Free lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, and the pass holder +3 adults (not to exceed 4 adults), at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. Additionally, the Access Pass entitles the holder to a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. Available at all National Park Service entrance stations or by mail with a processing fee.

America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Military Pass - A Free unlimited entry to federal recreation sites for active duty military personnel and dependents for one year. Proper identification (CAC Card or DoD Form 1173) is required. This pass is available to US military members and their dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, as well as most members of the US Reserves and National Guard. It must be obtained in person at Federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees. The pass covers entrance to Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service sites that charge Entrance Fees, and Standard Amenity Fees at Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation sites. It admits the pass owner and any accompanying passengers in a private non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, or the pass owner and up to three (3) additional adults at sites that charge per person. No entry fee is charged for children 15 and under. The pass is non-transferable. It does not cover or provide a discount on expanded amenity fees such as camping, boat launch or interpretive fees. For more information on this pass, click here.

America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Volunteer Pass-A Free pass for volunteers who have acquired 250 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of award. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, and the pass holder +3 adults (not to exceed 4 adults), at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). To learn about volunteer opportunities at Rocky Mountain National Park, click here.

 

Commercial Tour Fee

A fee will be assessed commercial tour vehicles based on passenger capacity. This means the total seating capacity, not the actual number of people.

1-6 people - $25.00
7-15 - $75.00
16-25 - $100.00
26 & over - $200.00

Groups & Organizations

Members of non-profit groups and organizations (church, school, public service, etc.),arriving in vehicles with capacities of 15 or more and not qualifying for educational fee waivers, are charged $10 per person over 15 years of age (no charge for the vehicle driver)

Annual or lifetime passes cover the entrance fees for the passport holder and others, as defined on the back of the pass.

If the vehicle capacity is 14 or fewer the group is charged $20, the individual automobile fee.

Educational Fee Waivers

A waiver of entrance fees may be granted to institutions conducting educational studies related to the resources of the park.

To request a fee waiver, submit an e-mail, letter, or FAX:

Fee Program Assistant
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO 80517

FAX (970) 586-1352 or e-mail

Fee waivers must be requested in writing, on the institution's letterhead at least two weeks prior to the visit. Include a statement about your group's educational objectives.

Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) funds a far-sighted program established by Congress in 1996 to allow National Park Service to keep the majority of entrance and camping fees (80%) collected at their sites to assist with repair, rehabilitation and renovation needs to sites with a direct benefit to visitor service or need.

Camping Reservations

For information about making reservations at park campgrounds, please visit the Camping page.

There is also an app for that! Click here for information about the free recreation.gov app for camping reservations.

Backcountry Camping

There is a $20 administrative fee for permits issued during peak season periods. For more information please visit the Backcountry Camping page.

To download a printable Fees & Passes brochure, visit the Brochures page.

Did You Know?

a photo of folks throwing snowballs in front of the snow-covered Alpine Visitor Center

Last winter, the coldest temperature inside the Alpine Visitor Center was 21.2 degrees. The snow insulates the building when it is closed for the winter.