Places To Go

Sprague Lake Boardwalk in winter

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Rocky Mountain National Park offers opportunities year-round for family fun, adventure, solitude, and recreation!

There are many places to explore throughout the park!

 

How to Get to Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado. There are entrances to Rocky on both the east and west sides of the park. On the east side of RMNP, the two main entrances are the Beaver Meadows and Fall River Entrances, located near the Town of Estes Park, Colorado.

To visit the west side of the park, use the Grand Lake Entrance, located near the Town of Grand Lake, Colorado.

During the winter season, Trail Ridge Road which crosses the Continental Divide and connects both sides together is closed. To travel from one side of the park to the other, you will need to drive around the park using alternate routes. Visit the Maps page to see a map of RMNP.

 

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

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Visitor Centers
A great place to start any visit to Rocky is at one of the park's visitor centers. Rocky Mountain National Park has five visitor centers. Visitor centers are great places to ask park staff questions and to learn more about the park. You can also pick up Junior Ranger books and discover programs that are happening during your stay.

 

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On the East Side of RMNP - Explore the Bear Lake Road Corridor

Many of the park's most visited destinations, including Moraine Park, Sprague Lake, and Bear Lake, are located along the Bear Lake Road Corridor, located near the Beaver Meadows Entrance to RMNP. Visit the Bear Lake Road Corridor webpage to learn more!

 

Explore the West Side of RMNP and the Kawuneeche Valley

Located near the Town of Grand Lake, the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park has many hiking trails, cross-country skiing opportunities, and areas of scenic beauty to explore! Interested in stepping back in time? Explore the Holzwarth Historic Site!