Rocky Mountain National Park

Longs Peak towers above 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.
Map showing location of park.
High elevation Trail Ridge Road with rocky summits and snow in the distance.
Trail Ridge Road Opens For The Season Timed Entry Reservations Required For Trail Ridge Road 9 am to 2 pm
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season
Map of a trail closure, beginning May 11, between Nymph and Dream Lakes. The closure is 0.8 miles from Bear Lake Trailhead.
Temporary Trail Closure Above Nymph Lake For Bridge Replacement Impacting Access to Dream Lake, Emerald Lake and Lake Haiyaha
Beginning Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14, and then again Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21, trail access will be closed above Nymph Lake to the Dream Lake/Lake Haiyaha junction for a bridge replacement project.
An artist is painting a colorful nature scene on canvass, featuring tree roots, grey rocks and bright orange and green moss 
Rocky Mountain National Park Selects Six Participants for the 2026 Artist-In-Residence Program
Rocky Mountain National Park, in partnership with Rocky Mountain Conservancy, is pleased to announce that the 2026 Artists-in-Residence have been selected.
Rocky Mountain National Park Announces 2026 Timed Entry Reservation System
Rocky Mountain National Park will implement its 2026 timed-entry reservation system, beginning May 22, 2026.
RMNP wildlife managers are in the field and observing birds of prey from a distance with binoculars.
Temporary Closures in Effect at Lumpy Ridge to Protect Nesting Raptors in Rocky Mountain National Park
Each year to protect nesting raptors like Golden eagles and Peregrine falcons, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures.
Alpine wildflowers are blooming
Photo by NPS Photo/R.Williams
Trail Ridge Road in summer
Photo by NPS Photo
Several elk cows and calves are grazing on tundra plants
Photo by NPS Photo/P.Baker
Bear Lake with clouds on a sunny summer day
Photo by NPS Photo
People are hiking on a snowfield with green vegetation
Photo by NPS Photo
A group is camping with a pop-up camper
Photo by NPS Photo
Two wilderness campers are carrying big backpacks on the East Inlet Trail
Photo by NPS Photo
A park ranger is leading a program
Photo by NPS Photo