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.

A serene and scenic view of a river surrounded by lush green foliage and towering mountains near The Stanley Hotel

Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry Reservations

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

A small digital icon showing a smartphone with a calendar icon and a checkmark on its screen at The Stanley Hotel

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

A small digital icon showing a pass with a QR code and text for recreation at The Stanley Hotel

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.

More about Time Entry Permits