Timed Entry
Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry
Rocky Mountain National Park is implementing a timed entry reservation system from May 24 through mid-October, 2024. Timed entry reservations are required to enter all areas of Rocky Mountain National Park during certain hours of the day. Timed entry reservations help spread visitor use out throughout the day and throughout the park.
There are two different reservation options available to choose from: Timed Entry or Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road
Timed Entry:
Timed Entry reservations are best for visitors planning to drive over Trail Ridge Road, visit Alpine Visitor Center, explore the west side of the park, hike at Wild Basin, or visit any area of Rocky Mountain National Park located outside of the Bear Lake Road Corridor.
Timed Entry reservations are required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park between the hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you enter the park before 9 a.m. or after 2 p.m., a timed entry reservation is not needed.
Timed Entry reservation holders must enter Rocky Mountain National Park using one of the main entrances (Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Grand Lake) within their designated 2-hour reservation window. Once you have entered the main area of the park, reservation holders can stay as long as they choose. There are no set times for departure. If you need to exit the park and re-enter, re-entry is allowed through the Beaver Meadows, Fall River or Grand Lake Entrances at anytime throughout the day.
Timed Entry reservations do not include access to any destinations on the Bear Lake Road Corridor, including Bear Lake, Sprague Lake or Moraine Park. To access destinations along Bear Lake Road, you will need a Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation, or you can visit before 5 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
How Many Timed Entry Permits Do I Need Per Vehicle?
One timed entry permit is required per vehicle (not per person). The person who make the reservation must be present inside the vehicle. Upon arrival, the reservation holder must have a copy of their timed entry permit reservation confirmation and their valid photo ID.
Need to Know
- Entrance Fee
Entrance fees will be collected or annual and lifetime passes verified at time of entry at the park.
- Parking Notice
Visitors should be aware that a reservation does not guarantee parking at a specific parking lot or trailhead and provides access to a certain portion of the park. Please plan to be flexible with your desired destination and be prepared to adjust your destinations based on availability of parking. Within the Bear Lake Road Corridor, the park’s shuttle system may be used to access a variety of trailheads while parking elsewhere within the corridor.
- Timed Entry FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions on Timed Entry Permit System at Rocky Mountain National Park
