RMNP is beautiful! The Bear Lake corridor is always crowded, obtain timed entry online early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the midday crowds. Bear Lake Trail is pretty, flat and s…Full review by Kristie L
Oct 20, 2024
RMNP is absolutely spectacular! My boyfriend and I visited Oct 1 - 5, and got super lucky with perfect weather the whole time. There's so much to see, so it's helpful to be prepared. If you're vis…Full review by Laura I
Oct 20, 2024
This was one of seven National Parks we visited on our USA tour. It was the last on our itinerary and we were looking forward to getting home and back to real life, but nevertheless this was a worth…Full review by ew25
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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Most of RMNP has the regular fee of 35.00 or if you have an annual or senior pass its free. There are certain areas like: Grand Lake or Bear Lake that you will need to go online …
Most of RMNP has the regular fee of 35.00 or if you have an annual or senior pass its free. There are certain areas like: Grand Lake or Bear Lake that you will need to go online and pay for a Timed Pass. The others you can peruse at your leisure. Going in October, you should be good with the crowds, as we went in June of this year and it wasn't to bad.
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.
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 …
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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