Plan Your Visit

Rocky Mountain National Park offers an incredible range of expeirences for all visitors that change depending upon the time of year that you plan to visit, from wildlife viewing and scenic drives to camping, hiking, fishing and more!

Rocky Mountain National Park is open year-round, 24-hours/day.

A great way to begin planning for your next trip to the park is to check out the information below to learn about the park's entrance fees, tips for planning summer and winter trips to Rocky, and more!

 
Visitors are walking on the Tundra Communities trail in summer
Plan Your Summer Trip to Rocky

Planning to visit Rocky Mountain National Park between June and September? Learn how to plan for a summer trip to Rocky!

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Timed Entry Permit Reservations

Planning a trip to Rocky this summer? Timed Entry Permits are required during specific hours of the day. Click here to learn more.

Entrance Fees and Park Passes
Entrance Fees and Park Passes

Learn what park pass is right for you

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Park Maps and Brochures

Park Maps and Brochures

A hiking trail in RMNP is wet, muddy, and snow-covered.
Going Hiking?

Are trails muddy, snowy, or impacted by water? Learn about recent trail conditions.

Safety Tips for Winter
Safety Tips for Winter

Are you familiar with winter recreation? Here are some safety tips to help you plan for your next winter adventure

Aspen trees are changing color from green to golden yellow and red
Plan Your Fall Trip to Rocky

Watch the hills come alive with color during the Fall season in RMNP

Winter snowshoeing in RMNP
Plan Your Winter & Spring Trip to Rocky

Planning to visit Rocky Mountain National Park anytime in May? Be prepared for winter conditions.

Explore informative displays in our visitor centers
Visitor Centers

Learn about the plants, animals, and other resources found in Rocky Mountain National Park by stopping at one of our visitor centers.

Park Ranger is leading an interpretive program
Learn About Ranger Programs

A Park Ranger is leading an interpretive program

RVs and tents are set up in a campground in RMNP
Learn About Camping

Camping is a fun activity for all ages. Learn more about Rocky's campgrounds.

Snow is seen along the Tundra along Trail Ridge Road
Know Before You Go - Park Roads

Learn about park roads

Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Learn all about safe wildlife viewing

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Go Hiking!

Planning to go hiking? With over 350 miles of trails, learn more about your hiking options.

All About Accessibility
All About Accessibility

Discover the park's Accessibility Facilities and Trails

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Recreate Responsibly - Leave No Trace

Help protect Rocky - Learn About How to Leave No Trace

 

 

Last updated: July 3, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park, CO 80517

Phone:

970 586-1206
The Information Office is open year-round: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily in summer; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturdays - Sundays in winter. Recorded Trail Ridge Road status: (970) 586-1222.

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