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RMNP - Overview of Timed Entry Reservations
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RMNP - Overview of Timed Entry Reservations
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Planning a Trip to Rocky This Summer? You Might Need a Timed Entry Reservation Beginning on Friday, May 22, 2026 through mid-October, a timed entry reservation will be required to enter and visit all areas of Rocky Mountain National Park (including outlying areas like Lily Lake, Longs Peak, Lumpy Ridge, and East Inlet Trail) during certain hours of the day. This system applies to all areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. There are two different types of reservations available to choose from: Timed Entry or Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road. Reservations can be made using Recreation.gov. To learn more and to make a timed entry reservation, visit https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086910
RMNP Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road
~2 min drive
<p>Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road Reservations provide reservation holders access to RMNP's popular Bear Lake Road Corridor, located on the east side of the park near Beaver Meadows Entrance. These reservations will also provide access to all other areas of Rocky Mountain Nation…
Moraine Park
~2 min drive
<p>Get awe-inspiring views of the Rocky Mountains!</p> <p>Moraine Park is located and accessed off of Bear Lake Road. Here, you can find trailheads for both Cub Lake and Fern Lake.</p> <p>A relic of geologic history, Moraine Park was carved by ancient glaciers that flowed thro…
Lily Mountain
~7 min drive
4.0 mi · Moderate
Fern Lake Trail
~10 min drive
15 mi · Hard
Longs Peak
~12 min drive
Standard route to Longs Peak (14,255 ft) from Longs Peak Trailhead (Keyhole Route).
Stories of the Moon & Stars at Moraine Park Discovery Center
~2 min drive
<h3>Stories of the Moon & Stars</h3> <p>The moon and stars have inspired humans and their stories for thousands of years. Join us on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park at the Moraine Park Discover Center Parking Area for an evening under the stars. This program begi…
Deer Mountain
~4 min drive
<p>Starting at Deer Ridge Junction, the trail to Deer Mountain offers stunning scenic views and wildlife viewing opportunities.<br /> <br /> Since this trail begins at a lower starting elevation, the trail to Deer Mountain has less snow compared to other trails to mountain sum…
Twin Sisters Peaks
~10 min drive
3.3 mi · Moderate
Longs Peak Trail
~11 min drive
14 mi · Hard
Tuxedo Park Picnic Area
~3 min drive
<p>Picnic by the river!</p> <p>Descend from the parking area to reach a quiet picnic area next to a shady stream. Feel free to sit and relax, have a good meal, or go fishing with the correct permits and knowledge of regulations. A short trail can be accessed from this location…
