Beginning Tuesday, October 13, you'll be able to drive into Rocky Mountain National Park without a reservation/NPS file

With the traditional travel season ending, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is ending its timed entry system for park visitors.

Beginning Tuesday, the park will allow you to drive in without a reservation. Timed entry permit reservations will be in place through Monday, October 12. To secure a timed entry permit reservation, visit www.recreation.gov. Entrance passes are still required in all areas of the park, including but not exclusive to Lumpy Ridge, Lily Lake, Longs Peak, Wild Basin, East Inlet and North Inlet. 

“We would like to extend our appreciation to all park visitors, our local communities and our partners for their support of our modified operations this summer,” said Superintendent Darla Sidles. “With the health and safety of park visitors, employees and surrounding community residents guiding our decisions, the timed entry permit system enabled us to more safely manage the pace and flow of visitor use throughout the day, reduce crowding, and provide an improved visitor experience in alignment with the park’s safe operational capacity during these extraordinary times.”

Rocky Mountain National Park continues to urge visitors to do their part to stay safe and healthy. Park staff ask that you do not visit if you are sick or were recently exposed to COVID-19. When recreating, park visitors should follow local area health orders, maintain social distance, wear a cloth face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.         

For further information on Rocky Mountain National Park, visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.