Alpine wildflowers are blooming
Mountain peaks with alpine tundra plants and wildflowers NPS Photo/R.Williams

Rocky Mountain National Park

National Park · Colorado · National Park Service

Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.

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Know before you go

Phone
9705861206
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Transportation · Roads, Routes and Highways · Animals · Birds · Cats (wild) · Elk · Fish · Climate Change · Fire · Forests and Woodlands · Geology · Glaciers · Lakes · Night Sky · Astronomy · Scenic Views · Trails · Waterfalls · Wilderness

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Auto and ATV · Scenic Driving · Astronomy · Stargazing · Camping · Backcountry Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Group Camping · RV Camping · Climbing · Fishing · Hiking · Junior Ranger Program · Skiing · Cross-Country Skiing · Snow Play · Snowshoeing · Wildlife Watching · Park Film · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • Trail Ridge Road in summer
    NPS Photo
  • Several elk cows and calves are grazing on tundra plants
    NPS Photo/P.Baker
  • Bear Lake with clouds on a sunny summer day
    NPS Photo
  • People are hiking on a snowfield with green vegetation
    NPS Photo
  • A group is camping with a pop-up camper
    NPS Photo
  • Two wilderness campers are carrying big backpacks on the East Inlet Trail
    NPS Photo
  • A park ranger is leading a program
    NPS Photo

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12