Park is a wonderful choice, and Olympus Dam is wonderful. Go for a hike on the Gem Lake Trail, and while you're here, you might as well pop by Dry Gulch.
Rocky Mountain National Park has brilliant outdoors recreation, so you could have a ball while you're here. Rocky Mountain
National Park truly is in the middle of a charming outdoors paradise. Camping is available at K O A Kampgrounds. Lakes? Sure, Marys Lake is in close proximity. The beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park is there for your viewing comfort.
Good hiking is available along the Lily
Mountain Trail, and a brilliant close by hotel is Holiday Inn ROCKY MTN PARK (ESTES PARK). Fall River flows through this region; if you want to go to some out of the ordinary stuff, go to The Finger. Jacob Spring is a perfect local attraction, and Lake Estes is a good lake close
by.
You just can't envision the amount of outdoors cool things the area in the vicinity of Rocky Mountain National Park has to offer. Rocky Mountain National Park is a brilliant place to visit for more than one day, Spruce Lake RV Park is a brilliant place to camp nearby, and
East Fork Fish Creek is one of the streams close by that might be worth a visit. Not much precipitation falls here at Rocky Mountain National Park; most of the rain falls through August, and November on the other hand is the driest. There's some flowing water nearby, Fish Creek
is a stream you can take a look at while you're here, and Budget Host Four Winds Motor Lodge Estes Park is a perfect location to get some rest.
But wait, there's more cool things to do in the Front Range. At Rocky Mountain National Park you can observe Prospect Mountain, and
there's tremendous hiking along the Twin Sister Trail. That right there is a load already, but it goes on; Rocky Mountain National Park has it all. Saint Vrain Creek - North has a magnificent whitewater paddling spot nearby. If you came for an overnight stay Manor Trailer Park
and Motel is a brilliant spot to camp, and dry warm beds await you at The Stanley Hotel.
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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