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Spring Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park

Physical Address:

1000 US Hwy 36

Estes Park, CO 80517

Mailing Address:

1000 US Hwy 36

Estes Park, CO 80517

contact-details

Phone Number: 9705861206 Voice
Phone Number: 9705861319 TTY

Email Address: romo_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

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.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $70.00

RMNP Park-specific Annual Pass. This park pass is valid for entry to RMNP only for 1 year. One pass is good for one passholder and may be used in any personal vehicle. 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.

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.

park designation:National Park

Directions:

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. During the winter season (mid-Oct to late-May), Trail Ridge Road, which connects the east and west sides of RMNP is closed to thru travel. In the summer, CDOT's Bustang offers bus service to the east side of RMNP on Sat/Sun only.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Rocky Mountain National Park

While certain roads and facilities may be closed, the park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Weather Information:

Weather can change quickly in RMNP, due to Rocky's incredible range of elevations beginning at 7,800 feet and going to over 14,000 ft at the top of the alpine tundra. Always be prepared for changing weather. For detailed weather information, visit https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/all-about-weather.htm For the park-specific forecast, visit the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/bou/rmnp