rocky mountain national park

Rocky Mountain National Park    

4.6/5
(178) · National park in Estes Park, United States
Suggest an edit · Manage this business
Near Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf CourseLes 48 air-conditioned bedrooms invite you to relax.

Reviews

Tripadvisor
4.6/5 · 178 reviews
Recent reviews
Hiking
Wildlife
Weather
Time
Season
Scenic
Crowds
Kid Friendly
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Apr 28, 2025
Such a beautiful park. We started out at the Fall River Visitor Center, the Park Rangers always have suggestions on where to go, what to see and do. This was a great starting point. We picked up s…Full review by RecreationV
Apr 27, 2025
Completely awe inspiringly beautiful! We got very lucky with the weather and had a warm Spring day but there are still roads closed and hikes that require preparation and equipment. We did an easy w…Full review by Kate G
Apr 24, 2025
We spent a few hours touring the park while visiting the area. We stopped at the Beaver Mtn Visitor's Center for info/directions. The Ranger was very helpful and told us what we could see on a driv…Full review by hbhakh

Questions & answers

Q:
We are going to be Estes park October 12-13 Was wanting to know what we need to drive thru the park?
A:
You may need a timed entry permit depending on when they cut off for the season. You need to order that online ahead of time. Check out their official website. There are certain times …
A:
You may need a timed entry permit depending on when they cut off for the season. You need to order that online ahead of time. Check out their official website. There are certain times when you don't need a timed passed such as after 2 pm. Double check the hours. If you don' t have an annual natl park pass or a military park pass, you'll need to pay the park entry fee as well. You can do that at the entry station in the park.
Q:
If I enter through Grand Lake before 9 am, do I need a timed permit pass? There does not seem to be any available for …
Q:
If I enter through Grand Lake before 9 am, do I need a timed permit pass? There does not seem to be any available for reservations. I know we can wait until the night before to obtain one, but we have a tour to make at 4 pm in Estes Park.
A:
NO! Once you're in, you're in. If you then go through the park and into Estes Park, then getting back to Grand Lake without a time entry permit, you need to wait until after 2PM to go …
A:
NO! Once you're in, you're in. If you then go through the park and into Estes Park, then getting back to Grand Lake without a time entry permit, you need to wait until after 2PM to go back to the west side of the park.
Q:
If I'm entering the park from the west side, the Grand Lake entrance, before 9 am do I need a timed entrance pass?
A:
Yes.
A:
Answer by Robert B · Sep 19, 2023
Q:
Do I need a timed entry for Rocky mountains national park if I have reserved the hiker's shuttle?
A:
I would check the website or call. We went during the off-season when there were no restrictions in place. We drove our rental car through the park
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes

Frequently asked questions

Q:
How do I make a reservation?
A:
All reservations will be made online at www.recreation.gov beginning on March 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. mountain time. There will be no in...
Data from: BusinessWebsite
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes
Data from: Tripadvisor · Yelp