Rocky Mountain National Park News
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Trail Ridge Road Opens For The Season Timed Entry Reservations Required For Trail Ridge Road 9 am to 2 pm
May 29, 2026 | 9:25 am
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season
Temporary Trail Closure Above Nymph Lake For Bridge Replacement Impacting Access to Dream Lake, Emerald Lake and Lake Haiyaha
April 22, 2026 | 1:14 pm
Beginning Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14, and then again Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21, trail access will be closed above Nymph Lake to the Dream Lake/Lake Haiyaha junction for a bridge replacement project.
Rocky Mountain National Park Selects Six Participants for the 2026 Artist-In-Residence Program
April 14, 2026 | 12:21 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park, in partnership with Rocky Mountain Conservancy, is pleased to announce that the 2026 Artists-in-Residence have been selected.
Rocky Mountain National Park Announces 2026 Timed Entry Reservation System
February 18, 2026 | 12:40 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park will implement its 2026 timed-entry reservation system, beginning May 22, 2026.
Temporary Closures in Effect at Lumpy Ridge to Protect Nesting Raptors in Rocky Mountain National Park
February 17, 2026 | 3:15 pm
Each year to protect nesting raptors like Golden eagles and Peregrine falcons, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures.
Two Men Rescued From Summit of Longs Peak on Saturday
February 9, 2026 | 7:38 am
Park rangers from Rocky Mountain National Park were contacted late Friday night, February 6, by two male climbers on Kiener’s Route in the Longs Peak area requesting assistance.
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.