Rocky Mountain National Park Custom Search Established by Congress on January 26, 1915, the park exhibits the massive grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Trail Ridge Road crosses the Continental Divide and looks out over dozens of peaks that tower more than 13,000 feet high. Longs Peak, the highest peak in the park, is 14,255' in elevation. The high point on Trail Ridge Road is 12,183'. The road is closed from late fall, to the Memorial Day weekend. Because of the high elevation of the park (8,000' to over 14,000') visitors need to take time to acclimatize. People with various medical problems should check with their physician before coming to the park. Elk, mule deer, big horn sheep, moose, coyotes and a great variety of smaller animals call the 416 square miles (265,769 acres)of the National Park home. During the winter months snowshoeing and cross country skiing are very popular. Hiking is available on 346 miles of trails. Many trails can be hiked any time of the year. June and July are the best months for seeing the wild flowers. Weather conditions determine when and where flowers bloom; call 970-586-1206 for up to date information. In the fall, viewing the elk rut (mating season) is a wonderful opportunity to see and learn about these magnificent large animals. Almost 90% of the park is managed as wilderness, making it a great place to enjoy solitude and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains.    CONTACTS Email - ROMO_Information@nps.gov Fax- 970-586-1256 Write to Rocky Mountain National Park 1000 Highway 36 Estes Park, CO 80517-8397 Phone Visitor Information - 970-586-1206 Visitor Information Recorded Message - 970-586-1333 Visitor Information(TDD) - 970-586-1319 Backcountry - 970-586-1242 Campground Reservations - 800-365-2267 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Open 24 hours a day, 12 months of the year. Pets are allowed in campgrounds, picnic areas and along road sides, but not on ANY park trails. Pets cannot be left in cars unattended. Getting There PLANE - Denver International Airport CAR - Via U.S. routes 34, 36 from the east through Estes Park, Colorado and from from I-70 and U.S. Rt. 40. to U.S. Rt.34 through Granby and Grand Lake, BUS - None PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Amtrak at Granby, then via a private shuttle service to the park. Weather & Climate Four distinct seasons. November through March cold and windy H - 20 - 30 L -10 +20. April and May variable with possible snow storms. June through August typical mountain summer conditions. September through October quite variable with possible snow storms. Accessibility Most facilities are marginally accessible or better. Contact the park at 970-586-1206 for a detailed accessibility brochure. Getting Around Private transportation is needed, except for a shuttle bus in the Moraine Park and Bear Lake areas during the peak summer season - June through Labor Day. FEES/PERMITS CAMPING Aspenglen Open From 05/10/2002 To 09/23/2002 The campground has 54 sites situated along Fall River just inside the Fall River Entrance on US Rt. 34, 5 miles west of the town of Estes Park. THE CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER. It is scheduled to reopen mid-May, 2002. For More Information on this campground please call Information: 970-586-1206 Glacier Basin Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP Open From 05/23/02 To 09/23/02 THE CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER. IT WILL REOPEN MAY 23, 2002. Located 7 miles west of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center off of the Bear Lake Rd. Most sites are in a lodgepole pine forest. Glacier Creek runs by the campground. Good hiking trails are easily accessed from the campground. The campground closes for the winter on September 23rd. Between September 10 and 23 the campground will be on a first come, first served basis. For More Information on this campground please call 970-586-1206 Longs Peak Open All Year Nestled near the trailhead to Longs Peak, the campground's 26 sites are for tents only on a first come/first served basis. During July and August, most campers rise early to hike the Longs Peak Trail. Water is turned off for the winter. For More Information on this campground please call Information: 970-586-1206 Moraine Park Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP Open All Year Moraine Park Campground is open year 'round. It is located off of the Bear Lake Rd., 2 1/2 miles from the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Sites are mostly in a ponderosa pine forest and looks out over Moraine Park, a large meadow area with the Big Thompson River flowing through. The campground is first come, first served from Labor Day to late-May. Group camping is available during the winter months on a first come, first served basis; fees are based on group size. Reservations accepted for camping between May 23, 2002 and September 23, 2002. For More Information on this campground please call Information: 970-586-1206 Timber Creek Open All Year The 100 sites are set on high ground looking out over the Kawuneeche Valley and the Colorado River. Fishing and hiking are readily accessible. Moose regularly visit the valley, along with elk and mule deer. Group camping is available during the winter months. For More Information on this campground please call Information: 970-586-1206 FACILITIES Museums MORAINE PARK MUSEUM Phone - 970-586-1206 Location - Off of the Bear Lake Road, 1 1/2 miles from the Beaver Meadows Entrance. Closures - Closed for the winter. Exhibits - Natural history exhibits in the museum. A half-mile nature trail begins at the museum. Available Facilities - Restrooms. Book Corner. Elevator between first and second floors. All facilities handicapped accessible. NEVER SUMMER RANCH Phone - 970-627-3471 Location - Nine miles north of the Grand Lake park entrance on U.S. Rt. 34. Closures - Closed for the winter; scheduled to reopen mid June, 2002. Exhibits - Ranch maintained as 1920's dude ranch. Ranch buildings and equipment available for viewing. Available Facilities - A one half mile trail from the parking lot leads to the ranch. Fully accessible vault toilets at the parking lot, not at the ranch. Trail and ranch facilities marginally accessible. Visitor Centers ALPINE Closed for the winter. The opening date is usually on or around the Memorial Day weekend. Phone - 970-586-1206 Location - AT Fall River Pass at the junction of Trail Ridge and Old Fall River roads, 4 miles east of the Continental Divide. BEAVER MEADOWS Open All Year Open daily. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Phone - 970-586-1206 Location - On U.S. Rt. 36, 3 miles from the town of Estes Park at the park entrance. Special Programs - Orientation film of the park shown on request. Saturday night programs presented at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Exhibits - Large topographical map of the park. Available Facilities - Visitor Information. Book Corner. Restrooms on lower lever. Handicapped accessible restrooms on main level. Located in the park headquarters building. FALL RIVER Open weekends only until spring. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. Phone - 970-586-1206 Location - On U.S. Rt. 34, 5 miles west of the town of Estes Park, at the Fall River Entrance to the park. Exhibits - Wildlife exhibits. Available Facilities - Visitor information, restrooms. Fully handi-capped accessible. 'Discovery Room' for children. KAWUNEECHE Open All Year Open daily. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone - 970-627-3471 Location - 1 mile north of the town of Grand Lake on U.S. Rt. 34 at the entrance to the park. Special Programs - Programs presented on the second Saturday evening of each month at 7:00 p.m.in the visitor center auditorium. The December 8th program is The Grand Chorale and will be presented at the Grand Lake Community Center. Call 970627-3471 for more information. Exhibits - 3D Topographical map of the park. Cultural and natural history exhibits. Available Facilities - Book Corner. Fully accessible restrooms. Backcountry office. LILY LAKE Phone - 970-586-1206 Location - On Colorado Rt. 7, 6 miles south of the town of Estes Park, opposite Lily Lake. Closures - Closed for the winter. Exhibits - Cultural and natural history exhibits at the center. A handicapped accessible nature trail around the adjacent lake Available Facilities - Accessible flush and vault toilets.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Rocky Mountain National Park.   Campgrounds Near Rocky Mountain National Park: Pickle Gulchapaho And Roosevelt, -blank-, 1 miles away Mary's Lake Campground, Estes Park, 2 miles away K O A Kampgrounds, Estes Park, 2 miles away Manor Trailer Park and Motel, Estes Park, 2 miles away Manor RV Park and Motel, Estes Park, 2 miles away Spruce Lake RV Park, Estes Park, 2 miles away Blue Arrow Campground, Estes Park, 3 miles away   Hotels Near Rocky Mountain National Park: Black Dog Inn, Estes Park , 1 miles away Twin Owls Motor Lodge, Estes Park , 1 miles away Historic Crags Lodge, Estes Park , 1 miles away The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park , 1 miles away The Baldpate Inn, Estes Park , 1 miles away Travelodge Suites Estes Park, Estes Park , 1 miles away Budget Host Four Winds Motel, Estes Park , 1 miles away   Trails Near Rocky Mountain National Park: Gem Lake Trail, Larimer County , 2 miles away Lily Mountain Trail, Larimer County , 3 miles away Twin Sister Trail, Larimer County , 4 miles away Cow Creek Trail, Larimer County , 4 miles away North Boundary Trail, Larimer County , 5 miles away   Ski Areas Near Rocky Mountain National Park: Eldora, Colorado , 23 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs Winter Park, Colorado , 30 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs SolVista Basin, Colorado , 32 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs Loveland, Colorado , 45 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 45 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Keystone, Colorado , 50 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 60 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 63 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Snowy Range, Wyoming , 70 miles away, 990 foot drop, 5 lifts, 27 runs Vail, Colorado , 71 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs   Whitewater Near Rocky Mountain National Park: Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid Transit Rafting, Larimer County , 4 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 13 miles long (Peak to Peak Highway to Buttonrock Preserve) Big Thompson River, Larimer County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV+(V+) - 11.5 miles long (Lake Estes to Drake) Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid) Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 5.5 miles long (Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence)   Public Lands Near Rocky Mountain National Park: Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado , 20 miles away Lory State Park, Colorado , 25 miles away Eldorado State Park, Colorado , 26 miles away Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado , 27 miles away   Golf Courses Near Rocky Mountain National Park: Estes Valley Recreation District Estes Park Golf Club, Estes Park , 0 miles away Estes Park Golf Courses, Estes Park , 1 miles away Haystack Mountain Golf Course, Longmont , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Rocky Mountain National Park Ypsilon Lake, Larimer County , 11 miles away Twin Lake Reservoir, Larimer County , 12 miles away Left Hand Reservoir, Boulder County , 16 miles away Watanga Lake, Grand County , 19 miles away Long Draw Reservoir, Larimer County , 20 miles away