Rocky Mountain National Park News
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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.
Rocky Mountain National Park to Implement the Poudre Headwaters Project; Some Areas in the Kawuneeche Valley Will Be Closed During the Week of August 25-31
August 12, 2025 | 2:38 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing the Poudre Headwaters Project during the week of August 25-31, 2025. This project involves the removal of all non-native fish from the Grand Ditch and upstream and downstream tributaries inside RMNP.
Search Efforts Underway for a Missing Man Last Seen In Rocky Mountain National Park
August 12, 2025 | 1:40 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park rangers began search efforts for Blake Kieckhafer, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska.
Lighting Strike Tree Causes Small Fire South of the Lawn Lake Area of Rocky Mountain National Park
July 24, 2025 | 4:43 pm
At approximately 6 p.m. yesterday, Wednesday, July 23, Rocky Mountain National Park received a report of a potential lightning strike fire seen from Rainbow Curve on the east side of the park.
Moraine Park Campground Additional Release of Campsite Reservations From July 23 through September 9
July 21, 2025 | 3:01 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park will be releasing additional campsite reservations at Moraine Park Campground beginning on Tuesday, July 22 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time, for reservations for July 23 through September 9. Reservations will be available through www.recreation.gov.
Moraine Park Campground Reopens With Initial Release of Campsite Reservations From July 9 through July 22
July 7, 2025 | 5:23 pm
Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park will be reopening with an initial limited release of dates over a two-week period.
Recovery Efforts Yesterday Near Chasm Lake In Rocky Mountain National Park
July 3, 2025 | 4:38 pm
Recovery efforts took place yesterday for a 66-year-old female from Fort Collins, Colorado who suffered an apparent fall near Chasm Lake.
Lighting Strike Tree Causes Small Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park
July 3, 2025 | 4:28 pm
At approximately 6 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, July 2, 2025 park rangers in Rocky Mountain National Park received reports from visitors that smoke was visible from Timber Creek Campground and the Baker Gulch areas of the park.