Rocky Mountain National Park


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.

Driving from the east: from I-25, take US Hwy 34 or 36. Driving from the west: from I-70, take US Hwy 40 to Granby to US Hwy 34 to Grand Lake. From mid-October until late May, Trail Ridge Road between Estes Park and Grand Lake is closed to vehicles, so driving between the two takes ~4 hours. The closest airport is Denver International (DIA). There is no public transportation between nearby cities and the park.

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Volunteer Vacation
  • Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snow Play
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

  • Architecture and Building
  • Arts
  • Farming and Agriculture
  • Ranches
  • Transportation
  • Roads, Routes and Highways
  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Cats (wild)
  • Elk
  • Fish
  • Climate Change
  • Fire
  • Forests and Woodlands
  • Geology
  • Glaciers
  • Natural Sounds
  • Night Sky
  • Astronomy
  • Trails
  • Wilderness

Beaver Meadows Entrance at Sunrise

View of the Beaver Meadows Entrance Station building with the sun rising in the background

Sunrise at Beaver Meadows Entrance

Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park

Two people are snowshoeing in the park

Snowshoeing in Rocky

Coyote in snow

Coyote laying in the snow

Coyote seen during the winter

Sledding at Hidden Valley

People are sledding and walking up the sledidng hill at Hidden Valley

Sledding Hill at Hidden Valley

Winter in Rocky Mountain National Park

Winter scenic view with snow on the ground and nearby mountains

Winter view of RMNP

Winter Sunrise over Horseshoe Park

Horseshoe Park is covered in snow, the sun is rising over the mountains, the sky is pink and purple

Winter Sunrise over Horseshoe Park

Safe wildlife viewing

Park visitors are viewing wildlife safety at a distance

Keep Wildlife Wild - Enjoy wildlife from a safe distance

Ranger led program

A park ranger is leading a program at an amphitheater

Enjoy a Ranger-led program