Individual Entrance Fees
Automobile: $20 - Valid for seven consecutive days, including date of purchase.
Pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles and mopeds: $10 per person, not to exceed $20 per vehicle. Valid for seven consecutive days including date of purchase.
Available at all Rocky Mountain National Park entrance stations.
Passes (Identification may be requested to verify proper use)
Rocky Mountain National Park Annual Pass--A $40 pass which provides unlimited entry to this park for one year from the date of purchase. Available at all Rocky Mountain National Park entrance stations or at 970-586-1438.
Rocky Mountain National Park/Arapaho National Recreation Area Annual Pass--A $50 pass which provides unlimited entry to to both areas for one year from the date of purchase. Available at all Rocky Mountain National Park and Arapaho National Recreation Area entrance stations.
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass - An $80 pass available to everyone which provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, and the pass holder +3 adults (not to exceed 4 adults), at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). Available at all National Park Service entrance stations or on-line. For more information click .
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass. - A $10 lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, and the pass holder +3 adults (not to exceed 4 adults), at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. Additionally, the Senior Pass entitles the holder to a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. Available at all National Park Service entrance stations.
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass - A Free lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, and the pass holder +3 adults (not to exceed 4 adults), at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. Additionally, the Access Pass entitles the holder to a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. Available at all National Park Service entrance stations.
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Volunteer Pass–A Free pass for volunteers who have acquired 500 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of award. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, and the pass holder +3 adults (not to exceed 4 adults), at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). To learn about volunteer opportunities at Rocky Mountain National Park, click here.
Commercial Tour Fee
A fee will be assessed commercial tour vehicles based on passenger capacity. This means the total seating capacity, not the actual number of people.
1-6 people - $25.00
7-15 - $75.00
16-25 - $100.00
26 & over - $200.00
Groups & Organizations
Members of groups (church, school, recreation district groups, and organizations, not qualifying for educational fee waivers) are charged $10.00 per person over 15 years of age for entrance into Rocky Mountain National Park (no charge for the vehicle driver).
Educational Fee Waivers
A waiver of entrance fees may be granted to institutions conducting educational studies related to the resources of the park.
To request a fee waiver, submit a letter or FAX :
Fee Program Assistant
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO 80517
FAX (970) 586-1352
Fee waivers must be requested in writing, on the institution's letterhead at least two weeks prior to the visit. Include a statement about your group's educational objectives.
Fee Demonstration Program
In 1996 a far-sighted program was authorized by the U.S. Congress which allowed National Parks to keep the majority of entrance fees (80%) collected at their sites, and to use these fees to address huge repair, rehabilitation, and renovation needs. For many years, park budgets had been insufficient to keep up with increasing costs of maintaining facilities and services for an ever-growing public. In 2004, Congress passed the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act that extended the program for 10 more years.
Since the beginning of this program, Rocky Mountain National Park has made great improvements to all facets of basic public facilities, including campgrounds, restrooms, roads, trails, and visitor centers.
Camping Reservations
For information about making reservations at Moraine Park or Glacier Basin Campgrounds please visit the page.
Backcountry Camping
There is a $20 administrative fee for permits issued during peak season periods. For more information please visit the page.
To download a printable Fees & Passes brochure, visit the page.
