Rocky Mountain National Park Scenic Drives

Rocky Mountain National Park    

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4.6/5
(173) · National park in Estes Park, United States
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Near Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf CourseLes 48 air-conditioned bedrooms invite you to relax.

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Apr 2, 2025
Now, Rocky Mountain National Park is just wonderful. We never get tired of its sights and the drive through it. We drove through a number of meadows up to Many Parks Curve where the road closes for t…Full review by MikeB1952
Mar 23, 2025
This national park is impressive with 415 square miles of hiking trails and wildlife. I think it is one of our nation's most spectacular parks, where you can see rugged mountain terrains, peaceful me…Full review by Tianxingzhe
Mar 11, 2025
Terrible place. Should be shut down. Over touristic. 4 hr wait time to get in. To many idiots hoping to see elk. Walk into any restaurant and they are 9n the menu.Full review by notalocal1974
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Questions & answers

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We are going to be Estes park October 12-13 Was wanting to know what we need to drive thru the park?
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Pretty certain you need a day pass unless you already have a yearly pass? Computer shutdown got us a free ride last visit! Enjoy!
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If I enter through Grand Lake before 9 am, do I need a timed permit pass? There does not seem to be any available for …
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If I enter through Grand Lake before 9 am, do I need a timed permit pass? There does not seem to be any available for reservations. I know we can wait until the night before to obtain one, but we have a tour to make at 4 pm in Estes Park.
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The website says permits are only required between 9:00-2:00. If you enter at Grand Lake side before 9:00 and stay within the park you’ll be okay to get to Estes Park for your tour.
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If I'm entering the park from the west side, the Grand Lake entrance, before 9 am do I need a timed entrance pass?
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Yes.
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Answer by Robert B · Sep 19, 2023
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Do I need a timed entry for Rocky mountains national park if I have reserved the hiker's shuttle?
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I don't know! I believe those are 2 separate issues and talking to someone at RMNP about that issue would be wise. Very soon, those timed entry requirements go away, and I can't …
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I don't know! I believe those are 2 separate issues and talking to someone at RMNP about that issue would be wise. Very soon, those timed entry requirements go away, and I can't imagine that issue was not raised when you got the hiking shuttle reservation. I do know that group tours of the park do not require an individual timed reservation. The timed entry is handled by the tour vendor.
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How do I make a reservation?
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All reservations will be made online at www.recreation.gov beginning on March 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. mountain time. There will be no in...
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