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Plan Your Visit

• Autumn Elk bull with his harem

• Bear Lake in August

• Spring bighorn ewes and lambs-shedding winter...

• Winter panorama from Baker Bowen Trailhead

 

Are you planning an adventure at Rocky?

We want to help.

No matter the season, visiting this stunning wilderness requires planning and preparation. Follow these links for helpful tips about:

Basic Park Information
Directions & Transportation
Eating & Sleeping
Places To Go
Things To Do
Safety
Accessibility
Nearby Attractions
Brochures

 

 

Download our Park Brochure (PDF 15M) and Park Newspaper.

 

More tips for a great visit:

• Rocky Mountain National Park is open 24 hours a day year-round. You can enter or exit any time.
• Summer is the busiest time of year.
• No lodging is available in the park, but there are hundreds of lodging choices in nearby communities.
• Camping reservations inside the park and lodging reservations in gateway communities are highly recommended.
• This is a high elevation park. Trail Ridge Road crests over 12,000 feet. Visitors from lower altitudes may feel the effects of thinner air. Take time to acclimate before doing strenuous activities.
• When you arrive, stop by a park visitor center for up-to-date information on everything from road conditions to hiking trails and ranger-led programs.