{"id":"nps-romo","slug":"rocky-mountain-national-park","name":"Rocky Mountain National Park","designation":"National Park","category":"national-park","categoryLabel":"National Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"ROMO","designation":"National Park","sourceId":"nps-romo"}],"states":["CO"],"stateNames":["Colorado"],"location":{"lat":40.3556924,"lon":-105.6972879},"bbox":[-105.9137,40.1581,-105.4936,40.5538],"acres":{"value":267524,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=40.5538&b_tl_lng=-105.9137&b_br_lat=40.1581&b_br_lng=-105.4936","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Rocky%20Mountain%20National%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/8824D3C2-F84D-A622-C2DE87AC4B9A8BC9.jpg","title":"Cub Lake in fall","alt":"Cub Lake with reflections. Yellow and brown grasses line the edge of the lake.","caption":"Cub Lake in fall","credit":"NPS/J.Marino","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/883337BE-AC11-BF00-9E8B290B38A30A7F.jpeg","title":"Hiking in fall","alt":"A man is standing on a bridge and looking up at a waterfall","caption":"Hiking in fall","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/88439955-DB09-4F45-62A55C2E00A2C229.jpg","title":"Pika with thistle","alt":"A pika has harvested a tundra thistle","caption":"Pika preparing for winter","credit":"NPS/A.Schonlau","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/884D97C7-DE25-EC69-F4D8B6378AA8E14C.jpg","title":"Longs Peak and Mount Meeker","alt":"Snow dusts the surface of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker","caption":"Longs Peak and Mount Meeker","credit":"NPS/D.Turk","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/885BF182-DCD4-FE0C-2565F7F29906B864.jpg","title":"Elk in fall","alt":"a bull elk is standing next to two cow elk in a meadow. Aspen have yellow and green leaves","caption":"Elk in fall","credit":"NPS/P.Baker","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/88694C6C-F54C-6FCD-32E5B740E0F322C8.jpg","title":"Camping","alt":"A green tent is set up on a tent pad in a campsite","caption":"Camping","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/8873670D-ED67-A91E-A3275A8C48171A79.jpeg","title":"Junior Ranger","alt":"A park ranger is swearing in a new Junior Ranger","caption":"Junior Ranger","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Auto and ATV","Scenic Driving","Astronomy","Stargazing","Camping","Backcountry Camping","Car or Front Country Camping","Group Camping","RV Camping","Climbing","Fishing","Hiking","Junior Ranger Program","Skiing","Cross-Country Skiing","Snow Play","Snowshoeing","Wildlife Watching","Park Film","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Transportation","Roads, Routes and Highways","Animals","Birds","Cats (wild)","Elk","Fish","Climate Change","Fire","Forests and Woodlands","Geology","Glaciers","Lakes","Night Sky","Astronomy","Scenic Views","Trails","Waterfalls","Wilderness"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"30.00","description":"1-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This pass is valid for one private vehicle to enter RMNP for one day only. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov."},{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"35.00","description":"7-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This vehicle entrance pass is valid for one vehicle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"1-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 1-day only. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"25.00","description":"Valid for 1 day. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"30.00","description":"Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"20.00","description":"7-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov."},{"title":"Nonresident","cost":"100.00","description":"Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Rocky Mountain National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group."}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"70.00","description":"RMNP Park-specific Annual Pass. This park pass is valid for entry to RMNP only for 1 year. One pass is good for one passholder and may be used in any personal vehicle. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov."}],"hours":[{"name":"Rocky Mountain National Park","description":"While certain roads and facilities may be closed for the winter season, Rocky Mountain National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado. To visit the east side (near Estes Park, CO), follow U.S. I-25 to U.S. Hwy 34 or 36 west to Estes Park. To visit the west side of the park, follow I-70 to U.S Hwy 40 towards Granby, take US Hwy 34 east to Grand Lake, CO.","weatherInfo":"Weather can change quickly in Rocky Mountain National Park due to the mountains and elevation. Elevation in the park ranges from 7,800 feet above sea level to over 14,000 feet at the top of the tallest mountain peaks. Weather conditions can change quickly throughout the day. For detailed weather information, visit https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/all-about-weather.htm For the most up-to-date weather forecasts, visit the National Weather Service webpage for Rocky at https://www.weather.gov/bou/rmnp","contacts":{"phone":"9705861206","email":"romo_information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Information Office","description":"Have questions about Rocky Mountain National Park? Call the Information Office! NPS staff and volunteers are available to help your plan your trips, learn about the park, and more! Call us at 970-586-1206 or email us at romo_information@nps.gov.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/romo/contacts.htm","lat":40.366209433716016,"lon":-105.56138991611078},{"name":"Fall River Visitor Center","description":"The Fall River Visitor Center is located west of the town of Estes Park on U.S. Highway 34, just before the Fall River Entrance to RMNP. Find park information, learn about programs, and more. Explore Rocky Mountain Conservancy's Nature Store.","url":"","lat":40.40180853344195,"lon":-105.58649259838529},{"name":"Beaver Meadows Visitor Center","description":"Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is open year-round. This visitor center is located on the east side of RMNP near the town of Estes Park, along U.S. Highway 36 approximately 1 mile east of the Beaver Meadows Entrance to RMNP. Inside the visitor center, meet with park staff, enjoy the park's movie, and visit the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store.","url":"","lat":40.36623073698713,"lon":-105.56096926388426},{"name":"Kawuneeche Visitor Center","description":"Open daily, the Kawuneeche Visitor Center is located along U.S. Highway 34 on the west side of RMNP, north of the town of Grand Lake.","url":"","lat":40.266824294806305,"lon":-105.8327233653846},{"name":"Wilderness Office","description":"Have questions about planning for an overnight backpacking camping trip? Ready to pick up your backpacking permits? Visit the park's Wilderness Office or call 970-586-1242. To get to the Wilderness Office, park your vehicle at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and follow the signs and paved path to the Wilderness Office.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/wilderness-overnight-backpacking.htm#11/40.3455/-105.6061","lat":40.36623073698713,"lon":-105.56096926388426},{"name":"Alpine Visitor Center","description":"Alpine Visitor Center is closed for the season. The visitor center will reopen in summer 2027. Located at the top of Fall River Pass and accessed via Trail Ridge Road, Alpine Visitor Center is the highest elevation visitor center in the National Park System at 11,796 feet above sea level. Stop by and learn more about plants and wildlife that live in the land above trees - the Alpine tundra.","url":"","lat":40.44103093792535,"lon":-105.7545202193051},{"name":"Holzwarth Historic Site","description":"Explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, where the Never Summer Ranch and the Holzwarth Trout Lodge was operated by the Holzwarth family through multiple generations from the 1910s to 1970s. Located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park eight miles east of (12.8 km) the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. The grounds of the Holzwarth Historic Site are open year-round, 24 hours a day. Beginning on May 23, buildings will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., conditions permitting.","url":"","lat":40.372504,"lon":-105.861352},{"name":"Moraine Park Discovery Center","description":"The Nature Store in the Moraine Park Discovery Center is open daily. This store is managed by Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Ranger-led activities have ended at Moraine Park Discovery Center for the season. We look forward to seeing you again next summer!","url":"","lat":40.35833942087131,"lon":-105.58363172741178},{"name":"Sheep Lakes Information Station","description":"Sheep Lakes, located in Horseshoe Park, is a great place to view wildlife. This parking area and viewpoint are open year-round daily 24 hours a day. The Sheep Lakes Information Station is open daily from mid-May to mid-August from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm","lat":40.404613,"lon":-105.618915},{"name":"Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley","description":"Junior Ranger Headquarters has closed for the season. We invite you to get out and explore the Hidden Valley area on your own with your family. Hidden Valley is located on Trail Ridge Road approximately 7 miles from the Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger.htm","lat":40.393950792604876,"lon":-105.65466185020205}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Aspenglen Campground","description":"Aspenglen Campground is open for the summer! Campsites are available for tents and RVs. Campsites are available by reservation only. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov online, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App or call 1-877-444-6777 and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Aspenglen Campground.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/agcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233187","sites":52},{"name":"Glacier Basin Campground","description":"Glacier Basin Campground is closed for the 2026 season. If planning to camp in RMNP, please see Aspenglen, Timber Creek or Moraine Park Campgrounds.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/gbcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232462","sites":150},{"name":"Timber Creek Campground","description":"Timber Creek Campground is open for the summer! Campsites are available for tents and RVs. Campsites are available by reservation only. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov online, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App or call 1-877-444-6777 and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Timber Creek Campground.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/tccg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/260552","sites":98},{"name":"Moraine Park Campground","description":"Moraine Park Campground is open for summer camping. Campsites are available for tents and RVs. Campsites are available by reservation only. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov online, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App or call 1-877-444-6777 and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Moraine Park Campground. Summer camping in Moraine Park Campground will end at noon on Monday, October 19, 2026. The campground will re-open for winter camping beginning at 1 pm on October 19.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/mpcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/7/232463","sites":244},{"name":"Longs Peak Campground","description":"Longs Peak Campground is closed for the 2026 season. If planning to camp inside RMNP, please check availability at Aspenglen, Timber Creek, or Moraine Park Campgrounds.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/lpcg.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10317461","sites":26}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"roosevelt-national-forest","km":22},{"slug":"arapaho-national-recreation-area","km":28},{"slug":"arapaho-national-forest","km":47},{"slug":"arapaho-national-wildlife-refuge","km":58},{"slug":"rocky-flats-national-wildlife-refuge","km":67},{"slug":"two-ponds-national-wildlife-refuge","km":76}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=romo"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.622Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Prescribed Fire Operations are Underway near Beaver Meadows Visitor Center","text":"Ignitions on today's operation on the Headquarters Unit of the Front Country Prescribed Fire have been completed. Fire personnel will continue to patrol and will remain on site overnight. U.S. Highway 36 in Rocky Mountain National Park is open. Smoke will continue to linger. As temperatures cool overnight, smoke may settle in low-lying areas in the immediate vicinity near Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.","url":null,"updated":"2026-11-04 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-C45AB71F-1FBC-4695-BECB-F360D4DB018C"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Trail Ridge Road Status Update","text":"Trail Ridge Road is closed to through travel. The road is closed at Many Parks Curve on the east side of the park and at Colorado River Trailhead on the west side. For the latest information on the status of Trail Ridge Road, call 970-586-1222.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/road_status.htm","updated":"2026-11-04 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-861414DC-48DA-496C-9110-1086D190B4FE"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/rocky-mountain-national-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/rocky-mountain-national-park.geojson"}