Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry Permit Reservations

Timed entry permits are required to enter the park from May 23 through October 13, 2025, entrance passes continue to be required. You can secure a timed-entry permit and leave the car in town by using the Hiker Shuttle.

2025 Details

Timed Entry Permit Reservations are required, along with a park pass or entrance fee, to enter Rocky Mountain National Park from May 23 to October 13, 2025.

How to Make a Rocky Mountain National Park Reservation

To make a reservation for a timed entry permit, beginning at 8 a.m. on May 1, visit Recreation.gov or by

• Using the Recreation.gov mobile app
• Calling the reservation line: 877-444-6777
• Calling the reservation line (International): 606-515-6777
• ​Calling the reservation line (TDD): 877-833-6777

Once you make your reservation, you will receive an email confirmation with an attached reservation ticket. You'll need to present your reservation at the entrance station. Because cell phone service can be spotty, we recommend downloading, screenshotting, or saving the ticket prior to arriving at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Access Options

There are two different access options for timed entry reservations required in 2025:

• Timed Entry - Includes access to the park and outlying areas (no Bear Lake Road access). Reservations are required from 9am to 2pm (MT), May 23 to October 13, 2025. 
• Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road - Includes access to Bear Lake Road, rest of the park, and outlying areas. Reservations are required from 5am to 6pm (MT), May 23 to October 19, 2025.

When you can make a Rocky Mountain National Park Reservation:

Additional timed entry reservations will be released first-come, first-served on Recreation.gov at 7 p.m. on the night before a desired arrival date, beginning on the evening of May 22.

These are expected to sell out quickly and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead when possible.

To enter the park with your timed-entry permit

Your permit will allow a two-hour window to enter Rocky Mountain National Park, which you will have chosen when you purchased your entry permit. Be sure to arrive at the entrance gate early in the two-hour window to avoid possible entrance lines affecting your ability to enter within the allotted time.

Which Timed Entry Permit Option is Best for You?

Questions? See RMNP's page on the timed-entry permit system here.

Looking for shuttle information? Click here to view our shuttle & parking page!