News Release

Bierstadt Lake Parking Area in Rocky Mountain National Park to Close for Vault Toilet Replacement Project

Bierstadt Trailhead parking area, vault toilet facility and shuttle stop.

Courtesy RMNP

News Release Date: October 2, 2024

Contact: Kyle Patterson, Public Affairs Officer

Contact: Park Information Office, [phone]

Beginning on Monday, October 7, 2024, the Bierstadt Lake parking area, located on Bear Lake Road on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, will be closed for a vault toilet replacement project. Weather and conditions permitting, this parking area, including a shuttle stop, will be closed for approximately six weeks.    

This project involves removing the existing vault toilet infrastructure which has exceeded its service life and installing a new vault toilet building. These needed improvements are funded by visitor recreation fees.   

Due to the equipment necessary to complete this project, the size of the parking area and entrance and exit areas, the Bierstadt Lake parking area will be closed for the duration of the project. There will be no vehicle access and shuttle service will not be available at this stop. Vehicles will not be permitted to stop in the lane of traffic on Bear Lake Road to load/unload passengers.    

There are numerous trails that lead to Bierstadt Lake, including from Bear Lake, Hollowell Park and Park and Ride. To board the park’s free shuttles and to access other destinations along Bear Lake Road, hikers will have to use alternate trailheads.    

For more information on Rocky Mountain National Park, visit our website at www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at [phone].