Planning to visit Rocky Mountain National Park between May 24 through Mid-October?
Rocky Mountain National Park will implement a timed entry reservation system during certain hours of the day, beginning on May 24 through mid-October. This system applies to all areas of the park.
There are two different timed entry options to choose from: Timed Entry or Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road. Both reservation options allow park visitors to enter Rocky Mountain National Park within 2-hour windows of time during the day. Reservations are only available on Recreation.gov.
- Timed Entry  reservations are great for visitors planning to drive over Trail Ridge Road, visit Alpine Visitor Center, take a scenic drive on Old Fall River Road, explore the west side of RMNP, hike at Wild Basin or visit any area of the 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.
- Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservations provide access to destinations located along the Bear Lake Road Corridor, including Bear Lake, Sprague Lake, Moraine Park and Glacier Gorge. With a Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation, you can also access all other areas of Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservations are required to enter the Bear Lake Road Corridor between the hours of 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- If you have a Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation, you must enter RMNP using one of the main entrances (Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Grand Lake) and also enter the Bear Lake Road Corridor within your 2-hour reservation window.
- If you arrive outside of your reserved time frame, you may be notified by a park ranger that you have missed your reservation window and you will be asked to come back after 2 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 makes the reservation must be present inside the vehicle. Upon arrival, the reservation holder must have a copy of their timed entry reservation confirmation and their valid photo ID.
When Can I Make My Timed Entry Reservation?
Timed entry reservations will be released on a first-come, first-served basis on Recreation.gov based on the following schedule:
| Release Date | Reservation Dates |
| May 1 at 8 a.m. MDT | May 24 - June 30 |
| June 1 at 8 a.m. MDT | July 1 - July 31 |
| July 1 at 8 a.m. MDT | August 1 - August 31 |
| August 1 at 8 a.m. MDT | September 1 - September 30 |
| September 1 at 8 a.m. MDT | October 1 - October 20 |
Additional timed entry reservations will be released first-come, first-served on Recreation.gov at 7 p.m. MDT on the night before a desired arrival date. These will sell out quickly, it is best to plan ahead!
How Do I Make a Timed Entry Reservation?
To make a timed entry reservation, visit Recreation.gov or by:
- Using the Recreation.gov mobile app
- Calling the reservation line: 877-444-6777
- Calling the reservation line (International): 606-515-6777
- Calling the reservation line (TDD): 877-833-6777