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.
Climber Incident on Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park
This morning, park rangers were notified that a 26-year-old male climber had taken a roped fall on the South Face of Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), resulting in lower leg injuries.  
Smoke is rising from a forest hillside in RMNP. NPS fire trucks are enroute, driving down a dirt road outside the park. Power lines and homes are in the foreground. 
Small Fire In Lumpy Ridge Area of Rocky Mountain National Park
Early this afternoon, Rocky Mountain National Park fire crews responded to the Lumpy Ridge area of the park for a small fire. 
Recovery Efforts Completed Yesterday for Man Missing In Rocky Mountain National Park
On Wednesday, August 13, a body believed to be that of Blake Kieckhafer, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska, was recovered above Emerald Lake.
Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing the Poudre Headwaters Project during the week of August 25-31, 2025. This project involves the removal of all non-native fish from the Grand Ditch and upstream and downstream tributaries inside RMNP.
Rocky Mountain National Park to Implement the Poudre Headwaters Project; Some Areas in the Kawuneeche Valley Will Be Closed During the Week of August 25-31
Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing the Poudre Headwaters Project during the week of August 25-31, 2025. This project involves the removal of all non-native fish from the Grand Ditch and upstream and downstream tributaries inside RMNP.
Headshot image of Blake Kieckhafer, wearing a brown ballcap and a white shirt.
Search Efforts Underway for a Missing Man Last Seen In Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park rangers began search efforts for Blake Kieckhafer, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska.
People are walking on the Tundra Communities Trail
Photo by NPS Photo
Two Junior Rangers are looking out at Bear Lake
Photo by NPS Photo
Snow on the North Face of Longs Peak in June
Photo by NPS Photo
Enjoy a scenic drive on Trail Ridge Road
Photo by NPS Photo
Park visitors are reading a wayside exhibit overlooking the Colorado River
Photo by NPS Photo
A small group of elk are standing on a snowfield in an alpine tundra area near Black Lake
Photo by NPS Photo/P.Allison