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Enjoy snowshoeing this winter

A Mule deer buck is laying down in the snow

Stars are in the sky, over mountain peaks, at night

Enjoy Night Sky Viewing During the Winter Season

An RV is set up in a campsite and there is snow on the ground.

Be prepared to camp in the snow November through May

A tent is surrounded by snow on the ground

Winter camping in RMNP

A person is cross-country skiing on a trail in the park

Cross-Country Skiing in Rocky

Two people are snowshoeing on a snow-packed trail

Enjoy snowshoeing

A park ranger is leading a program in an auditorium

Enjoy a wide variety of programs this winter!

A trail is covered with a layer of snow and ice

In winter, be prepared for snow and ice on all trails

Front entrance to Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Meet with a ranger and learn more about the park at any of the park's visitor centers

View of Deer Mountain Trailhead with a little snow and ice

Deer Mountain Trailhead in January 2026 with a little snow and ice

A set of Traction Devices are attached to the bottom of a winter boot

Traction devices help prevent slips and falls when hiking on hard-packed snow and ice

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

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: $30.00

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.

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.

Nonresident: $100.00

Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Rocky Mountain National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Rocky Mountain National Park

While certain roads and facilities may be closed for the winter season, Rocky Mountain National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Weather Information:

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