Official park context

Weather can change quickly in Rocky Mountain National Park due to the mountains and elevation. Elevation in the park ranges from 7,800 feet above sea level to over 14,000 feet at the top of the tallest mountain peaks. Weather conditions can change quickly throughout the day. For detailed weather information, visit https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/all-about-weather.htm For the most up-to-date weather forecasts, visit the National Weather Service webpage for Rocky at https://www.weather.gov/bou/rmnp

Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado. To visit the east side (near Estes Park, CO), follow U.S. I-25 to U.S. Hwy 34 or 36 west to Estes Park. To visit the west side of the park, follow I-70 to U.S Hwy 40 towards Granby, take US Hwy 34 east to Grand Lake, CO.

Estes Park, CO1000 US Hwy 36

Current alerts in the NPS snapshot

  • Status of Trail Ridge Road Information

    Trail Ridge Road (U.S. Hwy 34 inside Rocky Mountain National Park) is open to through travel. Timed Entry Reservations are required for Trail Ridge Road from 9 am to 2 pm. Updates are available on the recorded Trail Ridge Road Status Line at 970-586-1222. Updates are also available on the RMNP webpage and the official RMNP social media pages.

  • Update on Transponders Park Closure

    Due to some unexpected technical issues that are impacting recent transponder sales and renewals, Rocky Mountain National Park is temporarily pausing the sale and renewal of transponder devices. Updates will be posted on the park webpage.

Visitor centers and planning stops

Visitor center records help decide whether to start with a map, restroom, ranger question or same-day route check before a gentle trail.

  • Alpine Visitor Center

    Alpine Visitor Center is open for the 2026 summer season. Located at the top of Fall River Pass and accessed via Trail Ridge Road, Alpine Visitor Center is the highest elevation visitor center in the National Park System at 11,796 feet above sea level. Stop by and learn more about plants and wildlife that live in the land above trees - the Alpine tundra.

  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

    Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is open year-round. This visitor center is located on the east side of RMNP near the town of Estes Park, along U.S. Highway 36 approximately 1 mile east of the Beaver Meadows Entrance to RMNP. Inside the visitor center, meet with park staff, enjoy the park's movie, and visit the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store.

  • Fall River Visitor Center

    The Fall River Visitor Center is located west of the town of Estes Park on U.S. Highway 34, just before the Fall River Entrance to RMNP. Find park information, learn about programs, and more. Explore Rocky Mountain Conservancy's Nature Store.

  • Holzwarth Historic Site

    Explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, where the Never Summer Ranch and the Holzwarth Trout Lodge was operated by the Holzwarth family through multiple generations from the 1910s to 1970s. Located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park eight miles east of (12.8 km) the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. The grounds of the Holzwarth Historic Site are open year-round, 24 hours a day. Beginning on May 23, buildings will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., conditions permitting.

  • Information Office

    Have questions about Rocky Mountain National Park? Call the Information Office! NPS staff and volunteers are available to help your plan your trips, learn about the park, and more! Call us at 970-586-1206 or email us at romo_information@nps.gov.

  • Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley

    Open during the summer, Junior Ranger Headquarters is a place just for kids! Located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park at Hidden Valley, Junior Rangers of all ages are invited to stop by and explore! Hidden Valley is located on Trail Ridge Road approximately 7 miles from the Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances. Junior Rangers and their families have the opportunity to stop and learn about forest ecology, wildlife biology, animal track identification, plant identification, and m

  • Kawuneeche Visitor Center

    Open daily, the Kawuneeche Visitor Center is located along U.S. Highway 34 on the west side of RMNP, north of the town of Grand Lake.

  • Moraine Park Discovery Center

    Moraine Park Discovery Center is open daily during the summer season. Located along Bear Lake Road, the Moraine Park Discovery Center is a great place for families and Junior Rangers to explore. Take in scenic views of Moraine Park and Longs Peak. Discover fun Junior Ranger activities and exhibits. Restrooms and water are available. There is also a Nature Store managed by Rocky Mountain Conservancy.

Campground logistics near route planning

Campground records are useful when a trail day starts or ends from inside the park. Treat reservation and site counts as planning context, not live availability.

  • Aspenglen Campground

    Aspenglen Campground is open for the summer! Campsites are available for tents and RVs. Campsites are available by reservation only. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov online, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App or call 1-877-444-6777 and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Aspenglen Campground.

  • Glacier Basin Campground

    Glacier Basin Campground is open for the summer! Located on Bear Lake Road near Park & Ride, campsites are available for tents, RVs and groups. Campsites are available by reservation only. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov online, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App or call 1-877-444-6777 and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Glacier Basin Campground.

  • Longs Peak Campground

    Longs Peak Campground is now closed. Each year, this campground is open from early July through early September. Longs Peak Campground is a tent-only campground that is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Moraine Park Campground

    Moraine Park Campground is open for the summer! Campsites are available for tents and RVs. Campsites are available by reservation only. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov online, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App or call 1-877-444-6777 and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Moraine Park Campground.

  • Timber Creek Campground

    Timber Creek Campground is open for the summer! Campsites are available for tents and RVs. Campsites are available by reservation only. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov online, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App or call 1-877-444-6777 and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Timber Creek Campground.

Fees and operating-hours clues

Entrance - Private Vehicle

$30

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

Entrance - Private Vehicle

$35

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 e

Entrance - Per Person

$15

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 station

Entrance - Motorcycle

$25

Valid for 1 day. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. 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

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. 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.