Rocky Mountain National Park Overview
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.
Entrance Fees
| Timed Entry Permit System - $0 |
| From May 28 through October 11, 2021, visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park will need a timed entry permit and an entrance pass to recreate in the park. There are 2 reservation options. Bear Lake Road Corridor from 5AM-6PM which includes Rest of Park and, Rest of Park Area (Rest of park and Rest of Park Area includes Wild Basin, Long's Peak, Trail Ridge Road, Fall River Area) that has reservations from 9AM-3PM. Outside those times no reservations needed. Permit = $0, but $2 processing fee applies. |
| America the Beautiful 4th Grade Pass - $0 |
| Available for US 4th graders, including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age, with a valid Every Kid Outdoors paper voucher |
| America the Beautiful Military Lifetime Pass - $0 |
| Available for Gold Star Families with a valid Gold Star Family Voucher and US military veterans with a valid, veteran ID. |
| America the Beautiful Military Annual Pass - $0 |
| Available for current US military members and their dependents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force, as well as Reserve and National Guard members. Please check photo ID requirements before arriving. |
| America the Beautiful Access Pass - $0 |
| Available for: US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship. This pass is valid for the passholder's lifetime. |
| Timed Entry Reservation - Park & Location - $2 |
| Park Access+ Timed Entry Permits include access to destinations located along the Bear Lake Road Corridor, as well as all other areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. These timed entry permits are required to enter the Bear Lake Road Corridor between the hours of 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. MDT. |
| 1-Day Pass - Per Person - $15 |
| Valid for date of purchase. Applies to walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups. |
| 1-Day Per Person Entrance Pass - $15 |
| Valid for date of purchase. Applies to walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers. |
| Entrance - Per Person - $20 |
| 7-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov. |
| America the Beautiful Interagency Senior Annual Pass - $20 |
| Available for: US citizens or permanent residents ages 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. |
| 1-Day Pass - Motorcycle - $25 |
| Valid for date of purchase. Covers one motorcycle. |
| 1-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass - $25 |
| Valid for date of purchase. Covers one motorcycle. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers. |
| 1-Day Pass - Automobile - $25 |
| Valid for date of purchase. Covers single, non-commercial vehicle with capacity of less than 16 passengers. Fee will increase to $30 beginning May 27, 2022 |
| 1-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass - $30 |
| Valid for date of purchase. Covers single, non-commercial vehicle with capacity of less than 16 passengers. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers. |
| 7-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass - $30 |
| Rocky Entrance Fee - motorcycle entrance pass valid for 7 consecutive days. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle - $30 |
| 7-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass. This park entrance pass is valid for one motorcycle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days (including all riders). Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov. |
| 7-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass - $35 |
| Rocky Entrance Fee - vehicle entrance pass valid for 7 consecutive days Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers. |
| Entrance - Private Vehicle - $35 |
| 7-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This vehicle entrance pass is valid for one vehicle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov. |
| Rocky Mountain National Park Annual Pass - $70 |
| Unlimited entry for one year from date of purchase. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers. |
| Annual Entrance - Park - $70 |
| RMNP Park-specific Annual Pass. This park pass is valid for entry to RMNP only for 1 year. One pass is good for one passholder and may be used in any personal vehicle. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov. |
| America the Beautiful Interagency Annual Pass - $80 |
| This pass covers the entrance fee to all national parks, as well as USFWS and also standard amenity fees (day use fees) at lands managed by the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Army Corps of Engineers. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers |
| America the Beautiful Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass - $80 |
| Available for: US citizens or permanent residents ages 62 or over. Applicants must provide documentation of age and residency or citizenship. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. |