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 a trail closure, beginning May 11, between Nymph and Dream Lakes. The closure is 0.8 miles from Bear Lake Trailhead.

Temporary Trail Closure Above Nymph Lake For Bridge Replacement Impacting Access to Dream Lake, Emerald Lake and Lake Haiyaha

2026-04-22

Beginning Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14, and then again Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21, trail access will be closed above Nymph Lake to the Dream Lake/Lake Haiyaha junction for a bridge replacement project.

An artist is painting a colorful nature scene on canvass, featuring tree roots, grey rocks and bright orange and green moss

Rocky Mountain National Park Selects Six Participants for the 2026 Artist-In-Residence Program

2026-04-14

Rocky Mountain National Park, in partnership with Rocky Mountain Conservancy, is pleased to announce that the 2026 Artists-in-Residence have been selected.

Rocky Mountain National Park Announces 2026 Timed Entry Reservation System

2026-02-18

Rocky Mountain National Park will implement its 2026 timed-entry reservation system, beginning May 22, 2026.

RMNP wildlife managers are in the field and observing birds of prey from a distance with binoculars.

Temporary Closures in Effect at Lumpy Ridge to Protect Nesting Raptors in Rocky Mountain National Park

2026-02-17

Each year to protect nesting raptors like Golden eagles and Peregrine falcons, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures.

Colorado National Guard Chinook helicopter assists with rescue operations in Rocky Mountain National Park

Two Men Rescued From Summit of Longs Peak on Saturday

2026-02-09

Park rangers from Rocky Mountain National Park were contacted late Friday night, February 6, by two male climbers on Kiener’s Route in the Longs Peak area requesting assistance.