Rocky Mountain National Park News
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Explore Park Science and Stewardship at Rocky Mountain National Park’s Biennial Research Conference
January 30, 2026 | 10:52 am
Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) invites you to explore research, monitoring, and management during the Biennial Research Conference “Park Stewardship: From Discovery to Decision” on March 4-5 at The Holiday Inn in Estes Park.
Timber Creek Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park to Close August 10, 2026 For Sewer System Rehabilitation Project
January 27, 2026 | 7:42 am
Timber Creek Campground, located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, will close at noon on Aug.10, 2026, and remain closed through the end of the 2026 summer season, for a sewer system rehabilitation project.
Rocky Mountain National Park to Host a Variety of Ranger-led Winter Programs in 2026
January 21, 2026 | 10:56 am
For many, winter is their favorite time of year to visit Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). The park is less crowded and for those who are prepared, winter is an enchanting time to explore the scenic beauty of the southern Rocky Mountains. Weather and snow conditions permitting, RMNP will be offering a variety of ranger-led walks, talks and activities this winter. Winter ranger-led programs are available on both the east and west sides of the park through mid-March.
Winter Pile Burning Operations Planned When Conditions Permit in Rocky Mountain National Park
January 7, 2026 | 10:46 am
Fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of favorable winter weather and conditions to conduct pile burning operations in a variety of locations including Deer Mountain, near Lily Lake, near Moraine and Glacier Basin Campgrounds, off Highway 7 in the Wild Basin area and near Allenspark.
Rocky Mountain National Park Announces the Opening of the 2026 Artist-in-Residence and Scholar-in-Residence Program Applications
December 12, 2025 | 4:32 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy are pleased to announce that the summer 2026 Artist-In-Residence and Scholar-in-Residence Programs will begin accepting applications beginning on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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.