Welcome to a Land of Extremes!

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.

Mountains along the Continental Divided have fresh snow and there is snow in the valley with trees
Plan Your Winter & Spring Trips to Rocky

Late November to May is a great time to enjoy the beauty of snow and ice in Rocky Mountain National Park

A Bighorn Sheep ram in snow
Weather in Rocky

What is the weather like? Click here for weather forecasts and other information.

Park Entrance Fees and Passes
Park Entrance Fees and Passes

Discover what different park entrance fee and pass options are available

View of the Kawuneeche Valley and Never Summer Mountains with snow in early January
View Rocky's Webcams

Want to see what different areas of the park look like? Check out Rocky's webcams!

View of a section of Trail Ridge Road covered with snow and ice following a winter storm
Park Roads

Learn about Roads in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Visitors are walking in a line on a trail with a park ranger on a snowshoe hike
Winter Activities and Recreation

Planning a trip to Rocky this winter? Learn about different activities to enjoy in the snow!

Landscape view of a wetland area in the Kawuneeche Valley, with vegetation surrounded by water
Explore Wetland Ecosystems in Rocky

Wetlands are critical ecosystems in Rocky Mountain National Park. Click here to learn more!

A person is standing at the edge of an alpine lake, carrying a backpack, on sunny day.
Going Hiking? See Trail Conditions

What are the trail conditions like? Conditions can vary based on weather and elevation. Click here to see the latest trail conditions report

Snow covering the Boulderfield and North Face of Longs Peak
Longs Peak Conditions Report

Planning to climb Longs Peak or hike to Chasm Lake? See the Longs Peak Conditions Report

Standard non-electric site with a tent pad, picnic table, and food storage box
Camping

Camping is now available for tents and RVs at Timber Creek Campground. Click here to learn more!

A person carrying an overnight backpack and permit is gazing out over a lake while on a trail
Wilderness Overnight Backpacking

Thinking about going backpacking? Learn all about planning for a wilderness overnight backpacking trip.

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park, CO 80517

Phone:

970 586-1206
The Information Office is open year-round: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily in summer; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturdays - Sundays in winter. Recorded Trail Ridge Road status: (970) 586-1222.

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