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.
Close up view of the ground and pavement near the Glacier Gorge trailhead. Cracks in the pavement and a sloping soil path are visible.
Glacier Gorge Trailhead and Parking Area Closure Beginning September 28 through Early October
Beginning Monday, Sept. 28 through Thursday, Oct. 1, and then again Monday, Oct. 5 through Thursday, Oct. 8, the Glacier Gorge Parking area and Glacier Gorge Trailhead will be closed to all uses including vehicle and shuttle bus access.
Map of the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, with a large rectangular area shaded in red, indicating an area closure for the Poudre Headwaters Project, with the Colorado River Trail and Bowen-Baker Trails closed. Trail Ridge Road/US Hwy 34 remain
Rocky Mountain National Park to Implement Another Phase of the Poudre Headwaters Project; Some Areas in the Kawuneeche Valley Will Be Closed August 24-30
Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing another phase of the Poudre Headwaters Project during the week of August 24-30, 2026.
High elevation Trail Ridge Road with rocky summits and snow in the distance.
Trail Ridge Road Opens For The Season Timed Entry Reservations Required For Trail Ridge Road 9 am to 2 pm
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season
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
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
Rocky Mountain National Park, in partnership with Rocky Mountain Conservancy, is pleased to announce that the 2026 Artists-in-Residence have been selected.
Cub Lake with reflections. Yellow and brown grasses line the edge of the lake.
Photo by NPS/J.Marino
A man is standing on a bridge and looking up at a waterfall
Photo by NPS
A pika has harvested a tundra thistle
Photo by NPS/A.Schonlau
Snow dusts the surface of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker
Photo by NPS/D.Turk
a bull elk is standing next to two cow elk in a meadow. Aspen have yellow and green leaves
Photo by NPS/P.Baker
A green tent is set up on a tent pad in a campsite
Photo by NPS
A park ranger is swearing in a new Junior Ranger
Photo by NPS