265,807 acres
Park Size
4,351,218
Annual Visitors
355 mi
Trail Miles
587
Campsites
About Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park protects 265,807 acres of the southern Rocky Mountains in north-central Colorado. The park straddles the Continental Divide and contains 60 named peaks above 12,000 feet, including Longs Peak at 14,259 feet. Trail Ridge Road, the park's main artery, climbs to 12,183 feet, offering spectacular views of the alpine tundra. The park's ecosystems range from montane forests to subalpine zones to Arctic-like tundra above treeline. Wildlife is abundant, with large herds of elk particularly visible during the fall breeding season.
Park Highlights
- Trail Ridge Road
- Longs Peak
- Bear Lake
- Dream Lake
- Alpine Visitor Center
- Sprague Lake
Activities
Wildlife
Visitor Information
$30
Entrance Fee
Summer, Fall
Best Seasons
Visitor Tips
- Timed entry reservations required May-October
- Arrive at Bear Lake before 7am in summer
- Trail Ridge Road closes for winter - check conditions
- Elk bugling season is September