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.
A concrete path leads campers to a picnic table, fire ring, tent pad and food storage box in a newly-designed campsite in Moraine Park Campground
Moraine Park Campground Reopens With Initial Release of Campsite Reservations From July 9 through July 22
Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park will be reopening with an initial limited release of dates over a two-week period. 
Recovery Efforts Yesterday Near Chasm Lake In Rocky Mountain National Park
Recovery efforts took place yesterday for a 66-year-old female from Fort Collins, Colorado who suffered an apparent fall near Chasm Lake.
Burnt tree has large hole where lightning strike occurred.
Lighting Strike Tree Causes Small Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park
At approximately 6 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, July 2, 2025 park rangers in Rocky Mountain National Park received reports from visitors that smoke was visible from Timber Creek Campground and the Baker Gulch areas of the park.
An NPS law enforcement vehicle is pulled over on the side of a road inside RMNP on a cloudy day
Safety Checkpoint in Rocky Mountain National Park During the Holiday Weekend
To promote a safe and enjoyable visit for all, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers will increase law enforcement patrols and conduct a safety checkpoint beginning on Saturday, July 5, within the park.    
Deep ruts and potholes are in the middle and on the sides of a section of Wild Basin Road. This is a dirt road that is narrow and lined by pine trees
Wild Basin Road Will Be Closed To All Uses For Road Maintenance Tuesday, July 15 through Friday, July 18
Beginning Tuesday, July 15, through Friday, July 18, the Wild Basin Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians for road maintenance.
People are walking on the Tundra Communities Trail
Photo by NPS Photo
Two Junior Rangers are looking out at Bear Lake
Photo by NPS Photo
Snow on the North Face of Longs Peak in June
Photo by NPS Photo
Enjoy a scenic drive on Trail Ridge Road
Photo by NPS Photo
Park visitors are reading a wayside exhibit overlooking the Colorado River
Photo by NPS Photo
A small group of elk are standing on a snowfield in an alpine tundra area near Black Lake
Photo by NPS Photo/P.Allison