Timed Entry Permit Reservations required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park.
RESERVATIONS BEGIN ON MAY 24, 2024.
The following information is from Rocky Mountain National Park's official website.
What's New in 2024 - There are a few key ways that the 2024 pilot timed entry permit system will be different from past years. These include:
- Timed entry permit reservations for most areas of RMNP will be in place through October 14, 2024.
- Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road Road permits will continue through October 20, 2024.
- 40 percent of available timed entry permits are released on Recreation.gov the night before a chosen arrival date. These timed entry permits will be available each day beginning at 7 p.m. MDT.
When Can I Reserve My Timed Entry Permit?
Rocky Mountain National Park's timed entry permits will be released on a first-come, first-served basis on Recreation.gov based on the following schedule:
| Release Date | Reservation Dates |
| May 1 at 8 a.m. MDT | May 24 - June 30 |
| June 1 at 8 a.m. MDT | July 1 - July 31 |
| July 1 at 8 a.m. MDT | August 1 - August 31 |
| August 1 at 8 a.m. MDT | September 1 - September 30 |
| September 1 at 8 a.m. MDT | October 1 - October 20 |
Additionally, 40 percent of available timed entry permits 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 23.
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
Timed Entry Permit Reservations are not available in person at Rocky Mountain National Park's entrance stations or visitor centers
Video Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1uVtbusMIs