Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses 415 square miles of north central Colorado. The park has two gateway communities: the town of Estes Park on the east and the town of Grand Lake on the west. By CarDriving Directions from the EastFrom Denver via Boulder/Hwy 36Distance: 66 mi 106 km From Denver via Hwy 66Distance: 71 mi 114 km From Denver via the Peak to Peak Scenic By-wayDistance: 108 mi 174 km From Loveland via Hwy 34US 34 through the Big Thompson Canyon between Loveland and Estes Park is now open to all traffic. Construction will continue in the canyon this summer and throughout the fall, and drivers could encounter up to 20-minute delays until paving and final touches are completed. Learn more. Driving Directions from the WestFrom I-70 west of DenverDistance: 61 mi 98 km From Kremmling / Hwy 40Distance: 42 mi / 66 km By PlaneDenver International Airport (DEN) is the closest major airport. There is no public transportation from the airport to the park. Commercial shuttle service is available from the airport to Estes Park. By BusThe Denver area and Granby are both served by Greyhound bus service. There is no public transportation from Denver or Granby to the park. By Public TransportationThere is no public transportation from the Denver area to the east or west sides of the park. Estes Park provides free public transportation during the summer with connections to Rocky's shuttle system. |
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Last updated: April 25, 2022