Trail, and it's a delightful idea to go to East Fork Fish Creek. At Rocky Mountain National Park you find heaps of outdoors recreation that you could utilize.
Rocky Mountain National Park gets very little precipitation; of all the months in a year August is the one with the
most rain, and November is the month with the least moisture. For the duration of the summer months highs here at Rocky Mountain National Park reach the 70's with night lows in the 30's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Rocky
Mountain National Park temperatures dip to the 0's. Whohoo, so many cool things in one place! The Front Range is so good! If you need a location to stay Twin Owls Motor Lodge is a fine choice; why not explore nearby Fish Creek while you're here at Rocky Mountain National Park.
Visit Black Canyon Creek while you're here at Rocky Mountain National Park. A glorious nearby hotel is Bradshaw Cottages, and the Cow Creek Trail offers hiking at its best. Good hiking is available along the Gem Lake Trail; the good people of Estes Park like to hang out close by.
Now, you may think that's heaps but there's even more cool stuff to do here in the Front Range. Don't forget to take a perfect little journey to Fall River, and if you came for an overnight stay Manor Trailer Park and Motel is a magnificent place to camp. Having a magnificent time
in the Front Range is easy. There's fine hiking along the Lily Mountain Trail, and camping is available at Mary's Lake Campground. Appenzell Inn A Suites Resort is a great place to get some rest, and Spruce Lake RV Park is a good campground here.
Rocky Mountain National Park
is a common spot to spend time for the people of Estes Park.
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
Entrance Fee
BICYCLE OR MOTOR CYCLE PER PERSON
$5 for 7 Days
$30 for Annual
DAILY ENTRANCE FEE - PASSENGER CARS
$15.00 for 7 Days
$30 for Annual
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. Fee is $18 per site
per night.
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 camping fee is $18 per night per site. 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; the fee is $10 per site per night. When the water is on, the fee is $18
per site per night.
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. The
water is currently turned off; the fee is $10. 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. When the water is on the fee is $18
per site per night.
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. The water is shut off for the winter; the fee is $10 per night per site. When the water is on (during the summer months), the fee is $18 per site per night. 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.
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