Operating Hours & Seasons

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in winter

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Planning to visit Rocky? Rocky Mountain National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, weather permitting.

Things to Know When Planning for Your Next Trip:

• A valid park entrance fee or park pass is required to enter any area of RMNP 24 hours a day. For details, visit the Fees & Passes webpage.
• Planning a winter trip to the park? Be prepared for varying conditions. Take time to check the weather and make sure you are prepared for winter driving and recreation conditions.
• Before heading into the park, visit one of Rocky's visitor centers to speak with a ranger, learn about ranger programs, ask questions, and explore exhibits. Click here to learn more about visitor center hours.
• Late May through October and winter weekends are among the busiest times to visit the park. Planning a trip between May 23 - October 19? Depending on when you are planning to enter RMNP, you might need a timed entry reservation. For details, visit RMNP's Timed Entry Reservations webpage.
• Interested in going camping? During the summer season, reservations are required and some reservations open 6 months ahead of a desired camping date. Visit the Campground page for more details.
• Planning to take a drive on Trail Ridge Road? Trail Ridge Road is a seasonal road that is closed to through travel from mid-October to late May. Visit the park's Roads webpage for details.