From May 28 through October 11, 2021, visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park will need a timed entry permit AND an entrance pass to recreate in the park.1. Timed Entry PermitReservations will be required. There are 2 reservation options. Bear Lake Road Corridor from 5AM-6PM which includes Rest of Park and, Rest of Park Area (Rest of Park and Rest of Park Area includes Wild Basin, Long's Peak, Trail Ridge Road, Fall River Area) which has a reservation period from 9AM-3PM. Outside those times no reservations needed. The link in the picture below is to buy a Timed Entry Permit. Click HERE to read more about the Timed Entry Permit System.
Buy Your Timed Entry Permit!Buy Your Timed Entry Permit!2. Entrance PassAn entrance pass must be accompanied by a timed entry reservation permit for entrance to the park (see above for details). Several options 1-day for $25, 7-days for $35 or variety of Annual and Lifetime passes. See Information under Entrance Passes below. Entrance fees may be purchased at any park entrance station. Annual and Lifetime Passes are valid for park entrance fees only. Entrance PassesAn entrance pass is always required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park.
Credit/Debit Cards Only Daily Entrance PassesPurchase online. 1-Day Pass - Automobile - $25.00 Valid for date of purchase. Covers single, non-commercial vehicle with capacity of less than 16 passengers. 1-Day Pass - Per Person - $15.00 Valid for date of purchase. Applies to walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups. 1-Day Pass - Motorcycle - $25.00 Valid for date of purchase. Covers one motorcycle. Timed Entry Permit System - Free From May 28 through October 11, 2021, visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park will need a timed entry permit and an entrance pass to recreate in the park. There are 2 reservation options. Bear Lake Road Corridor from 5AM-6PM which includes Rest of Park and, Rest of Park Area (Rest of park and Rest of Park Area includes Wild Basin, Long's Peak, Trail Ridge Road, Fall River Area) that has reservations from 9AM-3PM. Outside those times no reservations needed. Permit = $0, but $2 processing fee applies. Annual and Lifetime Entrance PassesFree Entrance for U.S. Armed Service Veterans and Gold Star Families (Dependents)Effective Wednesday, November 11, 2020 (Veterans Day) and every day onward, all U.S. armed service veterans and Gold Star dependents shall be granted free entrance to all Department of the Interior managed lands and waters. A visitor may prove their status as a veteran or a gold star dependent by presenting one of the following:
Additional guidance regarding veterans and Gold Star dependents will be forthcoming. Fee Free Days in 2021
Commercial Tour FeesA fee will be assessed commercial tour vehicles based on passenger capacity. This means the total seating capacity, not the actual number of people.
Annual and lifetime passes may not be used to pay for commercial tours. Your Fee Dollars at Work The Federal lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) funds projects in Rocky Mountain National Park that will help improve visitor experience and protect resources for future generations. Since 1997, over $60 million of entrance and camping fees has been spent on various improvements and projects in Rocky. The projects completed in 2013 include the following:
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Last updated: July 6, 2021