Park Fees, Passes, Hours & Pets

Planning your visit to Rocky Mountain National Park? Knowing the fees, passes, hours, and pet regulations will help you make the most of your trip. Whether you're exploring the park’s trails, driving scenic roads, or bringing your furry friend along, this guide has all the details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable adventure.

Hours

Rocky Mountain National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, although certain roads and facilities may be closed seasonally. Located just a few miles from downtown Grand Lake, the park's Kawuneeche Visitor Center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, year-round. Call 970-627-3471 to reach the Kawuneeche Visitor Center.

Timed Entry Permits

A Timed Entry Permit is required from mid-May to mid-October during the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to access any part of Rocky Mountain National Park, including the outlying trailheads at East Inlet (Adams Falls), North Inlet and East Shore. This system was introduced to manage crowd levels, protect natural resources, and ensure a better visitor experience during peak months.

• Permits are not needed if you enter before 9:00am or after 2:00pm.

• Please note that a timed entry reservation is required in addition to your entrance pass.

• Timed Entry Permits must be purchased at recreation.gov and are not available to purchase in person at the ranger stations or visitor centers.

• The Bear Lake Corridor requires a separate pass from the rest of the park. Make sure to select the correct option.

• Timed Entry Permits may be purchased 30 days in advance, but additional reservations may be released at 5 p.m. the night before depending on availability. 

Park Passes

A valid entrance fee or park pass is always required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Automobiles – For a single, non-commercial vehicle with 16 or fewer passengers (purchase online here)

• 1-day pass: $30 (valid for date of purchase)

• 7-day pass: $35 (valid for seven consecutive days, including date of purchase)

Per Person – For walk-ins, bicycles and non-commercial groups

• 1-day pass: $15 (valid for date of purchase)

• 7-day pass: $20 (valid for seven consecutive days, including date of purchase)

Motorcycles – Covers one motorcycle

• 1-day pass: $25 (valid for date of purchase)

• 7-day pass: $30 (valid for seven consecutive days, including date of purchase)

Rocky Mountain National Park Annual Pass – $70 (purchase online here)

Non-U.S. Resident Fees - Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Rocky Mountain National Park must pay a $100 non-resident fee in addition to the standard entrance fee, unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes non-residents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.

Pets and Animals

Dogs and pets are prohibited on ALL park trails, tundra, meadows and visitor centers. Pets are allowed on a leash on established roads and parking lots and in established campsites and picnic areas. Pets may not be left unattended in parked cars or tied to vehicles, trees or other objects.