This plan covers free Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs on day one and Rocky Mountain National Park on day two. It is an editorial sequence from official sources; check fees and any timed-entry rules for your dates. We verified no driving time between the places.
Day 1: Colorado Springs
- Garden of the Gods, free; park hours 5 a.m.–9 p.m. (November–April) or 5 a.m.–10 p.m. (May–October).
Day 2: Rocky Mountain National Park
- Entrance, $30 per vehicle for a day ($35 for 7 days), plus $100 per nonresident aged 16 and older unless you hold a pass.
- Timed entry: in 2026 it applied from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from May 22 to October 12; check the rules for your dates.
Getting around
We verified only Denver-area transit; see transportation and check a map for driving times.
Swap options
- City instead: Denver, using RTD ($5.50 Day Pass).
Limits
We did not make this trip. Confirm fees and road status with each agency.