Rocky Mountains Natural Park

Rocky Mountain National Park    

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4.6/5
(171) · National park in Estes Park, United States
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Near Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf CourseLes 48 air-conditioned bedrooms invite you to relax.

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4.6/5 · 171 reviews
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Mar 11, 2025
Terrible place. Should be shut down. Over touristic. 4 hr wait time to get in. To many idiots hoping to see elk. Walk into any restaurant and they are 9n the menu.Full review by notalocal1974
Oct 23, 2024
RMNP is beautiful! The Bear Lake corridor is always crowded, obtain timed entry online early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the midday crowds. Bear Lake Trail is pretty, flat and s…Full review by Kristie L
Oct 20, 2024
RMNP is absolutely spectacular! My boyfriend and I visited Oct 1 - 5, and got super lucky with perfect weather the whole time. There's so much to see, so it's helpful to be prepared. If you're vis…Full review by Laura I
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Questions & answers

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We are going to be Estes park October 12-13 Was wanting to know what we need to drive thru the park?
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Pretty certain you need a day pass unless you already have a yearly pass? Computer shutdown got us a free ride last visit! Enjoy!
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If I enter through Grand Lake before 9 am, do I need a timed permit pass? There does not seem to be any available for …
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If I enter through Grand Lake before 9 am, do I need a timed permit pass? There does not seem to be any available for reservations. I know we can wait until the night before to obtain one, but we have a tour to make at 4 pm in Estes Park.
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No
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If I'm entering the park from the west side, the Grand Lake entrance, before 9 am do I need a timed entrance pass?
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Yes.
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Answer by Robert B · Sep 19, 2023
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Do I need a timed entry for Rocky mountains national park if I have reserved the hiker's shuttle?
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Hi….great to hear from you. I visited early May, reservations were not need until after Memorial Day, I do not want to miss lead you, so best to contact the park for an answer to you …
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Hi….great to hear from you. I visited early May, reservations were not need until after Memorial Day, I do not want to miss lead you, so best to contact the park for an answer to you question. Enjoy your stay!!! It is a BEAUTIFUL area.
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Why is the park implementing a temporary timed entry permit system?
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Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the busiest national parks in the United States. The park experienced a 44 percent increase in visitation from 2012 to 2019. Rapid...
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