Parks

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.

Map of potential prescribed fire and related road closure to take place on November 19.

Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Plans For Prescribed Burn on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 if Conditions Allow

2025-11-17

Based upon the potential for favorable weather and conditions, fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park are planning to conduct a prescribed burn on Wednesday, November 19.

Road gate is closed on Trail Ridge Road at Many Parks Curve in RMNP. Large white road closed sign is posted on the center of the gate.

Trail Ridge Road is Closed to Through Travel for the Winter 2025/2026 Season

2025-11-14

Today, Friday, November 14, 2025, Trail Ridge Road (U.S. Highway 34) inside Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) officially closed to through travel for the winter season. Trail Ridge Road is closed on the east side of the park at Many Parks Curve and on the west side of the park at Colorado River Trailhead.

Temporary Trail Closure Impacting Access to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake For Outlet Bridge Replacement

2025-09-15

Beginning Monday, September 29 through Thursday, October 2, and then again Monday, October 6 through Thursday, October 9, trail access to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake will be closed to all uses for an outlet bridge replacement project.

A mature bull elk is standing in a meadow, surrounded by tall grasses, and standing between two cow elk. The leaves on aspen trees in the distance are turning from green to shades of gold.

Beginning on September 1 Annual Meadow Closures in Place for Elk Rut Season In Rocky Mountain National Park

2025-08-29

Beginning on Monday, September 1, annual meadow closures will go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating season.

Moraine Park Campground Additional Release of Campsite Reservations From September 10 through September 27

2025-08-27

Rocky Mountain National Park will be releasing additional campsite reservations at Moraine Park Campground beginning on Thursday, August 28 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time, for reservations for September 10 through September 27. Reservations will be available through www.recreation.gov.