The National Park Service lists Rocky Mountain National Park entry at $30 per private vehicle for 1 day or $35 for 7 days ($15 per person, $25 for a motorcycle, $70 annual pass), plus an additional $100 per person for nonresident visitors 16 and older unless they hold an annual or America the Beautiful pass. The 2026 timed-entry reservations applied from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily from May 22 to October 12, with a Bear Lake Road corridor option ending around October 19; the reservation cost $2, and NPS pages disagree on the final end dates, so check Recreation.gov.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | A national-park trip |
| Trade-offs | Nonresident surcharge; timed entry in summer |
| Getting around | We verified no park shuttle details |
| Key places | Bear Lake Road corridor |
| Nearby | Boulder |
What to see and do
Fees and timed-entry dates are from National Park Service pages (read October 19, 2026) and may change for 2027.
Practical notes
See transportation for the transit facts we verified and the hotels guide for how lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.
Our assessment
Check the 2027 reservation rules before planning a summer visit; we have not visited.