Colorado · National Park
Rocky Mountain entrance and reservations
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
Rocky Mountain charges $35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days, per the NPS (checked Oct 26, 2026). Non-US residents 16 and older add $100 unless they hold a pass. 5 campgrounds here take reservations. One fee covers everyone in the car, so a party of four pays $8.75 each.
Entrance fees
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $30 | 1-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This pass is valid for one private vehicle to enter RMNP for one day only. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. |
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $35 | 7-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This vehicle entrance pass is valid for one vehicle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | 1-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 1-day only. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $25 | Valid for 1 day. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $30 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $20 | 7-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. |
Source: nps.gov fees for Rocky Mountain via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Other fees the NPS lists
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Nonresident | $100 | Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Rocky Mountain National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. |
Pass math
- The $80 America the Beautiful Resident Annual Pass equals 3 visits at $35 per vehicle, here or at any other fee site.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
- Rocky Mountain also lists: Annual Entrance - Park, $70.
Source: nps.gov passes, checked Oct 26, 2026, and NPS fees above.
Reservation and permit signals
Campgrounds that take reservations
- Moraine Park Campground, 244 reservable of 244 sites
- Glacier Basin Campground, 153 reservable of 150 sites
- Timber Creek Campground, 98 reservable of 98 sites
- Aspenglen Campground, 52 reservable of 52 sites
- Longs Peak Campground, 0 reservable of 26 sites
Source: NPS API alerts (checked Oct 26, 2026) and campgrounds (checked Oct 26, 2026). Booking windows and rules change; use the NPS link before you pay anyone.
Hours and access
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.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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