Park Access Timed Entry Permits

Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry

Planning to visit Rocky Mountain National Park from May 26 through October 22, 2023? Rocky Mountain National Park will implement another pilot temporary timed entry permit reservation system. The reservation permit system is similar to that used in 2022, with two types of reservations available:

Park Access Timed Entry Permits are great for visitors planning to drive over Trail Ridge Road or visit the Alpine Visitor Center, explore the Kawuneeche Valley, hike at Wild Basin or visit any area of the park located outside of the Bear Lake Road corridor. Park Access Timed Entry Permits are required to enter the park anytime between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Park Access Timed Entry Permits do not include access to the Bear Lake Road corridor. Visitors with Park Access Timed Entry Permit Reservations who also want to visit the Bear Lake Road corridor can enter Bear Lake Road before 5 a.m. or anytime after 6 p.m.

Permits issued using the reservation system will allow park visitors to enter the park within two-hour windows of availability, with no set time for departure.  The reservation system will apply to all areas of the park.

Only one Timed Entry Permit is required per vehicle (not per person). If there are multiple people traveling to the park in one vehicle, one Timed Entry Permit will cover everyone traveling in the vehicle. Remember, one person may reserve only one Timed Entry Permit per day. You may reserve a Park Access or Park Access+ Timed Entry Permit. Take time to decide which Timed Entry reservation option is best for your visit.

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