Rocky Mountain National Park

The quintessential beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains is showcased in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Unrivaled, breathtaking sites can be found throughout the national park. With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the summit of Longs Peak, visitors can experience a variety of Colorado landscapes and adventures.

The Rocky Mountain National Park is ideal for hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and observing wildlife in its natural habitat.  Participate in free, ranger led programs or explore the magnificent of the park at your own pace. Rocky Mountain National Park provides a unique setting to turn any ordinary wedding, reunion, or vacation into an extraordinary event. 

A true Colorado experience and a national treasure await you in the Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park Fast Facts

• 416 square miles in size, encompassing 265,769 acres of wilderness
• 359 miles of trails, originating from 35 trailheads
• 150 lakes
• 476 miles of creeks and streams, including the headwaters of the Colorado River
• 5 drive-in campgrounds, with 585 campsites
• 900 species of plants
• 281 types of birds, including the broadtailed hummingbird, mountain bluebird, osprey and peregrine falcon
• 60 species of mammals, including elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mule deer, black bears and coyote
• 3,000 elk reside in Rocky Mountain National Park during the summer
• The highest, continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road, connects Grand Lake to Estes Park, and reaches 12,183 feet
• The Continental Divide runs through Rocky Mountain National Park, the line that divides the flow of water between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

Accommodations

Timber Creek Campground (8900 ft), located along the Colorado River in the Kawuneeche Valley on U.S. Highway 34 approximately 10 miles north of Grand Lake, has 98 sites. 

The Campground is first-come, first-served, and fill on most summer days. There are no electric, water or sewer hookups at any campsites.

• Open year-round
• First come, first served, no reservations taken
• Camping fee is $20/site/night when water is on; $14/site/night when water is off
• Recreational vehicle and trailer lenght limit is  30 feet