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Cub Lake with reflections. Yellow and brown grasses line the edge of the lake.

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Rocky Mountain National Park

CO

Cub Lake in fall. Photo: NPS/J.Marino

Entrance
$30–$35 per car
Nonresident fee
$100 per person, 16 and over
Park annual pass
$70, U.S. residents
Payment
Card only, no cash

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About Rocky Mountain

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.

From the National Park Service.

Things to do

12 ideas in total on nps.gov. Descriptions from the National Park Service.

Photos

  • A man is standing on a bridge and looking up at a waterfall
    Hiking in fall Photo: NPS
  • A pika has harvested a tundra thistle
    Pika with thistle Photo: NPS/A.Schonlau
  • Snow dusts the surface of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker
    Longs Peak and Mount Meeker Photo: NPS/D.Turk
  • a bull elk is standing next to two cow elk in a meadow. Aspen have yellow and green leaves
    Elk in fall Photo: NPS/P.Baker
  • A green tent is set up on a tent pad in a campsite
    Camping Photo: NPS

Entrance fees

TypePriceValid forSeason
Private vehicle$301 dayAll year
Private vehicle$357 daysAll year
Per person, 16 and over$151 dayAll year
Per person, 16 and over$207 daysAll year

The $100 nonresident fee

At 11 parks, each non-U.S. resident aged 16 or older pays a $100 nonresident fee on top of the standard entrance fee, unless admitted with an annual or America the Beautiful pass.

NPS Nonresident Fees, checked October 24, 2026

All valid America the Beautiful passes and park-specific annual passes cover entrance fees and nonresident fees for the pass holder and passengers in a private vehicle. The holder must be there.

NPS Nonresident Fees, checked October 26, 2026

Official pages call the $100 a per-person fee but do not say how long it lasts. Forum answers say it shares the 7-day entrance window; some tour operators say it is charged per entry. Our totals charge it once per park visit of up to 7 days.

Not confirmed by NPS We asked NPS on October 24, 2026 and will update this when they reply. NPS Nonresident Fees, checked October 24, 2026

Park annual pass

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.

A park's own annual pass is sold to U.S. citizens and residents only. A U.S. resident who holds one covers everyone in their private vehicle, including nonresident passengers.

Zion fees page (same wording at all 11 parks), checked October 26, 2026

Reservations

Visiting between now and October 20? You might need a Timed Entry.

Planning to visit Rocky Mountain National Park? Depending on where you would like to visit and what time of day you plan to arrive, you might need a timed entry. To visit destinations on Bear Lake Road from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., you will need a Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation through Oct 20, 2024.

NPS wording as of October 26, 2026

Weather and seasons

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

Hours

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.

Getting there

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.

Campgrounds

Webcams

Visitor centers

Alerts

  • Park Closure: Trail Ridge Road Status Update

As of October 26, 2026. Current alerts on nps.gov

Parks nearby

Sources

Prices checked by hand against the park's fees page on October 26, 2026 (page last updated December 9, 2025).

Rocky Mountain National Park fees on nps.gov. Prices, park information and photos from the NPS Data API, checked October 26, 2026. Photos credited to the National Park Service.