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I’d stay in Boulder, hands down. Much more to do and see. RMNP is super, but that’s the best part of the Estes Park area. When visiting the park, my husband and I always travel back down to Boulder as there is nowhere at all decent to eat that is decent in Estes Park.

Is it better to stay in Estes Park or Grand Lake?

Although there are far fewer dining and lodging businesses in Grand Lake than in Estes Park, there are also far fewer visitors to Grand Lake and the western side of RMNP. You will have enough good dining options.

How many days do you need in Estes Park?

Ideally, plan on spending at least three days in Rocky Mountain National Park. This gives you enough time to drive Alpine Ridge Road, Old Fall River Road, and hike a few of the trails. If you are an avid hiker, I recommend spending five or more days in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Is Estes Park worth going to?

Estes Park is an idyllic “base camp” town at the Eastern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and is well worth exploring prior to your visit. Of course, this is the ideal spot to purchase plenty of supplies before you head deep into the national park.

What is the best time to visit Estes Park?

The best time to visit Estes Park is from June to September. The four-month period of warm weather allows travelers to comfortably explore the area’s offerings.

Do you need a reservation to visit Estes Park?

Reservations are not required for this area prior to 9 am or after 3 pm. Permits issued using the reservation system will allow park visitors to enter the park within two-hour windows of availability.

Are there snakes in Estes Park?

Additional animals found in the area include coyotes, garter snakes, the rare boreal toad, fox, porcupines, bats, mice, fish and more. For more on these and other wild animals in the area, please visit the national park website at NPS.gov/ROMO.

Do you need reservations for Estes Park?

Reservations will be required. There are 2 reservation options. Bear Lake Road Corridor from 5AM-6PM which includes Rest of Park and, Rest of Park Area (Rest of Park and Rest of Park Area includes Wild Basin, Long’s Peak, Trail Ridge Road, Fall River Area) which has a reservation period from 9AM-3PM.

Do you have to pay to get into Estes Park?

An entrance fee is charged to get into Rocky Mountain National Park. The park has a “Day Use Pass” valid for one day only and costs $25. Also, if you walk in or take the Shuttle Bus, a fee of $20 per person is charged, good for 7 days.

Can I get into Rocky Mountain National Park without a reservation?

No permit needed: You can access the park without a timed-entry permit before 5 a.m. and after 6 p.m. for the Bear Lake corridor and before 9 a.m. and after 3 p.m. for the rest of the park, excluding the Bear Lake Road corridor.

Can I enter Rocky Mountain National Park before 5am?

3. If you do not have a Timed Entry Permit for the day of your choosing – You may access the whole of RMNP and the Bear Lake Road Corridor if you enter the gates before 5 am or after 6 pm. You may access the whole of RMNP less the Bear Lake Road Corridor if you enter the gates before 9 am or after 3 pm.

Can I enter Rocky Mountain National Park before 6am?

A timed entry permit is required to enter ALL areas of Rocky Mountain National Park—including Trail Ridge Road (US Hwy 34)—when arriving by vehicle between the hours of 6 am and 5 pm whether a visitor parks within the park or outside the park boundary. – You may enter at any time during your permit’s two-hour block.

Is Estes Park inside Rocky Mountain National Park?

Stay in the Village of Estes Park – the eastern gateway to adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park, or in Grand Lake on the western side of the Park – two different experiences, one Park – with the tundra of the Continental Divide along Trail Ridge Road to explore in between!