Alert: Trail Ridge Road is Closed to Through Travel for the Season

National Park

Rocky Mountain

A group of cow elk are standing next to a bull elk in a meadow
Elk viewing in fal NPS

Overview

Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.

State: CO9705861206

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

Fees & Passes

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle:  30.00

    1-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This pass is valid for one private vehicle to enter RMNP for one day only. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


  • Entrance - Private Vehicle:  35.00

    7-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This vehicle entrance pass is valid for one vehicle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


  • Entrance - Per Person:  15.00

    1-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 1-day only. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


  • Entrance - Motorcycle:  25.00

    1-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass. This pass is valid for one private motorcycle to enter RMNP for one day only. One pass is good for one motorcycle (including all riders). Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


  • Entrance - Motorcycle:  30.00

    7-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass. This park entrance pass is valid for one motorcycle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days (including all riders). Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


  • Entrance - Per Person:  20.00

    7-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.


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Things To Do

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    A group of four people are hiking on the Cub Lake Trail, overlooking Cub Lake

    Cub Lake Trail

    Free

    Description

    The Cub Lake Trail offers scenic views of Moraine Park and nearby mountains. It is a great trail for viewing wildlife.

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    Time:3-5 Hours
    A group of Junior Rangers are at Hidden Valley

    Hidden Valley is Junior Ranger Headquarters

    $

    Description

    Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley will open for the season beginning on Saturday, May 18. Hidden Valley is on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park along Trail Ridge Road, approximately 8 miles from the Fall River and Beaver Meadows entrances to the park.

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    Fees

    Park entrance fees are required to enter all areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. Park entrance fees can be purchased in person at any of the park's entrance stations. 

    View of Lily Lake Trail and Longs Peak

    Lily Lake Trail

    $

    Description

    Lily Lake Loop is a 0.8 mile loop trail with excellent views of Lily Lake and nearby mountain peaks.

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    Fees

    A park entrance fee is required to enter all areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. To purchase your park entrance fee, visit https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74291. 

    A bull elk is in a meadow with two cow elk

    Wildlife Viewing in RMNP

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    Description

    Wildlife Viewing Tips

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    Fees

    Park entrance fees are required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 

    Pet Friendly
    A park road is icy and snowpacked

    Winter Driving in RMNP

    $

    Description

    Learn About Winter Driving in Rocky Mountain National Park

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    Fees

    A park entrance fee or valid park pass is required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park 24 hours per day/7 days per week. 

    Pet Friendly
    View of Alberta Falls Trai lined with aspen turning from green to yellow

    Alberta Falls

    Free

    Description

    Glacier Creek thunders down this spectacular waterfall.

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More Images

A group of cow elk are standing next to a bull elk in a meadow
A group of cow elk are standing next to a bull elk in a meadow
A group of Junior Rangers are earning their new badges
A group of Junior Rangers are earning their new badges
View of a paved road along Alpine Tundra
View of a paved road along Alpine Tundra
A person is hiking up a trail lined with aspen trees, leaves have turned from green to gold
A person is hiking up a trail lined with aspen trees, leaves have turned from green to gold
View of Bear Lake with some aspen trees that have yellow leaves
View of Bear Lake with some aspen trees that have yellow leaves