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Rocky Mountain National Park is partially closed.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Trail Ridge Road climbs past 12,000 feet — the highest continuous paved road in any U.S. national park — through tundra with a growing season measured in weeks. It closes with the first heavy snow and reopens near Memorial Day.
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.
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Rocky Mountain National Park requires a timed-entry reservation from Friday, May 22 through about October 13, 2026 (the Bear Lake Road corridor runs a few days longer). Two permits are sold on Recreation.gov: “Timed Entry” (all areas except Bear Lake Road, needed 9 a.m.–2 p.m.) and “Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road” (needed 5 a.m.–6 p.m.). Reservations open May 1 for late May/June, then on the 1st of each prior month; 40% of each day’s slots release at 7 p.m. MDT the night before. $2 processing fee. No reservation needed outside those hours or dates.
Reservation window: May 22 through mid-October 2026. Confirm on the official site before you travel — programs change year to year.
We derive Rocky Mountain National Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Trail Ridge Road is temporarily Closed at Rainbow Curve and at Milner Pass Full method: how we check park status.