Rocky Mountain National Park Time Permit

Making the Most of Your Visit: Navigating Rocky Mountain National Park with Time Permits

Planning to visit Rocky Mountain National Park from May 24 through Mid of October? Rocky Mountain National Park has implemented a timed entry permit system to manage the number of visitors and ensure a more enjoyable experience for all. Here's how the time permits works.

Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry Reservations

To visit any area of the park May 24 to Mid-October, you need:

Timed Entry Reservation

Two reservation options available, see below. Only available at: www.rec.gov

Park Pass Entrance Free

Available in person or online at: go.nps.gov/RockyFees

Arrive During Your Time Slot

Have your reservation ready to scan

There are Two Timed Entry Reservation Options

Timed Entry

Access to most of the park
Reservations Required 9am-2pm
May 24 - October 14

Get Timed Entry

Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road

Access to park + Bear Lake Road
Reservations Required 5am - 6pm
May 24 - October 20

Get Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road

Already Booked an Activity?
Camping, guided trips, or commerical tours do not need a timed entry reservation

What's New

RMNP is committed to trying new things and being adaptive. Each year that the park has implemented a pilot timed entry permit system. There are a few key ways that the pilot timed entry permit system will be different from past years. These include:

Timed entry permit reservations for most areas of RMNP are in place.
Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road Road permits will continue.
40 percent of available timed entry permits are released on Recreation.gov the night before a chosen arrival date. These timed entry permits will be available each day beginning at 7 p.m. MDT.

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