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Rocky Mountain National Park
Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is a National Park in Colorado, encompassing 415 square miles of mountain environments. The park features a range of landscapes, from montane meadows to alpine lakes and towering mountain peaks. Visitors can explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and observe wildlife. The park offers experiences like scenic driving, fishing, climbing, camping, and stargazing. Elevations range from 7,800 feet to over 14,000 feet. Key locations include Bear Lake, Holzwarth Historic Site, and scenic routes like Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Beaver Meadows is one of the park's entrances.
Know Before You Go
- Designation
- National Park
- State
- CO
- Entrance fee
- Private vehicle: $30.00; Motorcycle: $25.00; Per person: $15.00; Park annual pass: $70.00NPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Reservations
- Visiting between now and October 20? You might need a Timed Entry.
- Available Experiences
- Activities include camping, climbing, fishing, hiking, scenic driving, stargazing, and wildlife watching.
- Visitor Centers
- Visitor centers include Alpine Visitor Center, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Fall River Visitor Center, Holzwarth Historic Site, Information Office, Kawuneeche Visitor Center, and Moraine Park Discovery Center.
- Camping
- Campgrounds available are Aspenglen Campground, Glacier Basin Campground, Longs Peak Campground, Moraine Park Campground, and Timber Creek Campground.
- Seasonal Considerations
- Snow covers montane meadows and mountain peaks from late October until late May.
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Notes
Designation Date: 01/01/1915
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.
