Rocky Mountain National Park News
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Join A Virtual Information Session December 8 on Wetland Restoration in Rocky Mountain National Park
November 26, 2025 | 10:33 am
Rocky Mountain National Park staff are beginning a new planning effort to address the decline of wetlands and the growing impact of moose populations on these sensitive ecosystems.
Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Plans For Prescribed Burn on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 if Conditions Allow
November 17, 2025 | 1:58 pm
Based upon the potential for favorable weather and conditions, fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park are planning to conduct a prescribed burn on Wednesday, November 19.
Trail Ridge Road is Closed to Through Travel for the Winter 2025/2026 Season
November 14, 2025 | 12:42 pm
Today, Friday, November 14, 2025, Trail Ridge Road (U.S. Highway 34) inside Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) officially closed to through travel for the winter season. Trail Ridge Road is closed on the east side of the park at Many Parks Curve and on the west side of the park at Colorado River Trailhead.
Temporary Trail Closure Impacting Access to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake For Outlet Bridge Replacement
September 15, 2025 | 12:00 am
Beginning Monday, September 29 through Thursday, October 2, and then again Monday, October 6 through Thursday, October 9, trail access to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake will be closed to all uses for an outlet bridge replacement project.
Beginning on September 1 Annual Meadow Closures in Place for Elk Rut Season In Rocky Mountain National Park
August 29, 2025 | 4:07 pm
Beginning on Monday, September 1, annual meadow closures will go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating season.
Moraine Park Campground Additional Release of Campsite Reservations From September 10 through September 27
August 27, 2025 | 4:32 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park will be releasing additional campsite reservations at Moraine Park Campground beginning on Thursday, August 28 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time, for reservations for September 10 through September 27. Reservations will be available through www.recreation.gov.
Small Fire Above Jewel Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
August 24, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park fire crews responded this morning to visitor reports of smoke in an area above Mills and Jewel Lakes close to treeline.
Climber Incident on Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park
August 17, 2025 | 4:58 pm
This morning, park rangers were notified that a 26-year-old male climber had taken a roped fall on the South Face of Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), resulting in lower leg injuries.
Small Fire In Lumpy Ridge Area of Rocky Mountain National Park
August 17, 2025 | 4:39 pm
Early this afternoon, Rocky Mountain National Park fire crews responded to the Lumpy Ridge area of the park for a small fire.
Recovery Efforts Completed Yesterday for Man Missing In Rocky Mountain National Park
August 14, 2025 | 4:42 pm
On Wednesday, August 13, a body believed to be that of Blake Kieckhafer, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska, was recovered above Emerald Lake.