All parks › Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle entrance
- $30[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- July[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 4,171,431[3]
- Campgrounds
- 6[4]
Rocky Mountain National Park is a National Park in Colorado, run as part of the U.S. National Park System[5]. NPS lists a 1-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass at $30[1], and entrance payment is cashless[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $30 |
| Private Vehicle[7] | $35 |
| Per Person[8] | $15 |
| Motorcycle[9] | $25 |
| Motorcycle[10] | $30 |
| Per Person[11] | $20 |
| Nonresident[12] | $100 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[13] | $70 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[14].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[6].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[15] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[15] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[15] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[15] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[15] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[15] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[15] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[15] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[15] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS lists the park as open 365 days a year and 24 hours a day, though some roads and facilities may close in winter[16]. In 2025 the busiest month was July with 763,213 recreation visits, and the quietest was January with 96,601[2]. Mountain weather here can shift fast during a single day, so NPS points visitors to its weather page and the National Weather Service forecast[17]. In a seasonal note for visits through Oct 20, 2024, NPS said a Timed Entry might be needed depending on where you go and what hour you arrive[18]. For trips on Bear Lake Road during the hours NPS set, NPS said visitors needed a Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation, a rule that ran until Oct 20, 2024[18].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 96,601 |
| February | 101,133 |
| March | 162,403 |
| April | 173,258 |
| May | 319,336 |
| June | 619,776 |
| July | 763,213 |
| August | 675,717 |
| September | 578,186 |
| October | 382,163 |
| November | 165,048 |
| December | 134,597 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list 6 campgrounds in the park[4]. Moraine Park Campground is the largest with 258 sites, and Longs Peak Campground is the smallest with 27 sites[4]. NPS lists nightly fees for individual sites from $30 to $55[4].
- Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground, 258 sites[4]
- Moraine Park Campground, 244 sites
- Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground, 158 sites
- Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground, 99 sites
- Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground, 55 sites
- Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground, 27 sites
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or leashed on a lead of six feet or less wherever they are allowed, and they cannot enter public buildings[19]. Parks can close extra areas to pets[19]. NPS marks pets as permitted on 5 of its listed things to do here, including the scenic drives on Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road and picnicking[20].
Before you go
- Bring a card or phone payment, since NPS lists entrance fees as cashless[6].
- You can buy entrance passes at an entrance station or ahead of time on Recreation.gov[1].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass[14]. NPS lists the America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass at $80[15].
- Non-US residents aged 16 and older owe a $100 nonresident fee on top of the standard entrance fee unless they hold an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass[12].
- Check the official NPS park page for current fees, hours and Timed Entry rules before you go[18].
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Rocky Mountain National Park?
- NPS lists the 1-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass at $30[1]. The 7-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass is listed at $35[7]. A 1-Day Per Person Entrance Pass is listed at $15[8].
- Do I need a timed entry reservation for Rocky Mountain National Park?
- In its seasonal note for visits through Oct 20, 2024, NPS said it depended on where you went and what hour you arrived[18]. For trips on Bear Lake Road during the hours NPS set, NPS said visitors needed a Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation, a rule that ran until Oct 20, 2024[18]. Check the NPS page for the current season.
- When is the busiest time at Rocky Mountain National Park?
- In 2025 the busiest month was July with 763,213 recreation visits, and the quietest was January with 96,601[2].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $30. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 4,434,848, 2022: 4,300,424, 2023: 4,115,837, 2024: 4,154,349, 2025: 4,171,431. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Rocky Mountain National Park (list on this page). National Park Service
- Rocky Mountain National Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Park) in Colorado. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Rocky Mountain National Park are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $35. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $25. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $30. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $20. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Nonresident: $100. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $70. National Park Service
- Rocky Mountain National Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Rocky Mountain National Park: While certain roads and facilities may be closed for the winter season, Rocky Mountain National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Rocky Mountain National Park. National Park Service
- Timed entry or reservation note from NPS (Visiting between now and October 20? You might need a Timed Entry.): Planning to visit Rocky Mountain National Park? Depending on where you would like to visit and what time of day you plan to arrive, you might... National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 12 things to do at Rocky Mountain National Park: Hidden Valley is a Place for Junior Rangers, Enjoy a Scenic Drive on Old Fall River Road, Enjoy a Scenic Drive on Trail Ridge Road, Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park, Fishing in RMNP,... National Park Service