History

The Rocky Mountains were established as a National Park on January 26, 1915. Rocky Mountain National Park expands 265,800 Acres and contains spectacular mountain views, lakes, and wildlife.

 

Basic Information

Cost to enter: 20$ per vehicle

Official Website

Camping

Camping (click for official site):

Aspenglen:$20 | Near Fall River Entrance

54 Sites | Cell Phones do not work!

Glacier Basin: $20 | On Bear Lake Road

150 Sites | Ranger led programs in the summer

Longs Peak: $20 | 11 miles south of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center | 26 Sites | Tents only

Moraine Park: $20 | On Beaver Lake Road above Moraine Park | 245 sites

Timber Creek: $20 | 10 miles north of Grand Lake along the colorado river | 98 Sites 

Backcountry Permit: Free

Make reservation online or call 877-444-6777

 

My Experience

We drove into the night after Arches National Park and set up camp in the Dark at Estes Park Campground. Although it was August, it was very cold in the night and in the morning! Be sure to pack sweats and a coat.

 

We woke up very early the next morning, packed up camp, and headed to Rocky Mountain National Park. However, we got to the park a little too early. The fog was very heavy, it was extremely cold, and the visitors’  center wasn't even open yet! We warmed up in the car while waiting for the visitors’ center to open.

 

Then we drove along Trail Ridge Road and took in the scenic mountain views. We even saw an elk grazing along the way!