East Side
Moraine Park Visitor CenterFeatures a natural-history exhibit, a bookstore, and an information desk.
Rocky Mountain
A landscape of soaring peaks, alpine tundra, and dramatic elevation changes, Rocky Mountain National Park showcases the wild heart of the Colorado Rockies.
Top Stops
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East Side
Bear LakeBear Lake Road is open year round, making Bear Lake itself one of the park's most popular destinations.
Information
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Learn About the Park
WildlifeHome to several large mammals rarely seen outside its borders, including elk and bighorn sheep.
Learn About the Park
Elk ExclosuresA lack of natural predators has led the elk to overgraze the lower meadows and forests.
Lodging
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Inns & B&Bs
Wildwood InnWildwood Inn offers a peaceful mountain escape on seven acres, just outside Estes Park and moments from Rocky Mountain National Park.
Inns & B&Bs
Holiday Inn Estes ParkThis well-known hotel offers a comfortable and convenient base in Estes Park, ideal for exploring Rocky Mountain National Park.
Cabins & Lodges
Nicky's ResortNicky's Resort offers a classic Estes Park stay along the scenic Fall River, blending historic charm with direct access to nature.
Auto Tour
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West Side
Colorado RiverFrom its headwaters at Poudre Pass, the Colorado River runs 1,440 miles southwest.
East Side
Fall River Visitor CenterThe Fall River Visitor Center is open daily March to October, weekends only the rest of the year.
Hiking
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Point of interest
Sprague LakeThis shallow, 13-acre lake is now home to an accessible, self-guided nature trail.
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Bear LakeThis stunning lake is one of Rocky Mountain National Park's most accessible high alpine lakes.
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Bierstadt LakeThis glacial lake is generally less crowded than the similar Bear and Spraque Lakes.
Point of Interest
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Many Parks CurveThe "parks" referred to at this scenic pulloff are another name for the mountain-enclosed meadows you see here.
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Mt. AdamsMount Adams is ranked as the 66th highest mountain in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Camping
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Point of interest
Aspenglen CampgroundThis campground was the scene of tragedy when the Lawn Lake dam failed in 1982.
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Moraine Park CampgroundThis large campground has 245 campsites and is open year-round.
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Glacier Basin CampgroundThe Glacier Basin Campground is open late May through mid-September and has 150 camping sites.
Scenic View
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Point of interest
Many Parks CurveThe "parks" referred to at this scenic pulloff are another name for the mountain-enclosed meadows you see here.
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Rainbow CurveThe twisted, stunted trees you see here scratch out an existence two miles above sea level.
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Forest Canyon OverlookImagine a time when ice 1,500 feet thick filled the valley below.
Restrooms
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Point of interest
Alluvial FanThe 1982 dam collapses inundated Horseshoe Park leaving a 42-acre alluvial fan of debris.
Point of interest
Trail of AspensThe slash of color you see on this hillside is nature's response to a scar left on the landscape by men.
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Sprague LakeThis 13-acre lake was part of a tourist resort operated by Abner and Alberta Sprague from 1910 to 1940.
Picnicking
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Point of interest
Hollowell ParkThis compact meadow has a small picnic area as well as the trailhead for the Hollowell Park Trail.
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Sprague LakeThis 13-acre lake was part of a tourist resort operated by Abner and Alberta Sprague from 1910 to 1940.
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Wild Basin TrailheadThe strenuous, 6-mile trail to Bluebird Lake begins at the Wild Basin Trailhead.
Ranger Station
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Alpine Visitor CenterOpen daily whenever Trail Ridge Road is open -- generally May to mid-October.
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Fall River Visitor CenterThe Fall River Visitor Center is open daily March to October, weekends only the rest of the year.
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Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterFeatures a post-modernist style by Thomas Casey, an apprentice to famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Safety
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High ElevationsDue to the varying elevations visitors with heart problems should check with a doctor before visiting.
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Mountain Lions & BearsAlways keep a safe distance from wild animals, and be prepared to act appropriately.
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VolunteerThe park benefits from the efforts of approximately 1,700 volunteers every year.
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Rocky Mountain Nature AssociationEstablished on July 8, 1931 it is one of the oldest cooperating organizations in the nation.
Nearby Parks Around Rocky Mountain
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rocky Mountain
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Wooded forests, mountain tundra, and high-altitude lakes are among the diverse environments visitors will encounter at Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Features a post-modernist style by Thomas Casey, an apprentice to famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Features a post-modernist style by Thomas Casey, an apprentice to famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Stonebrook Resort
Stonebrook Resort offers an intimate, adults-only escape along Fall River, providing a peaceful base for exploring the Rocky Mountains.
1.2 mi away
Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
A tranquil retreat nestled along the Fall River, offering a variety of accommodations from cozy cabins to spacious suites near Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Bear Lake Road
Connects Upper Beaver Meadows and Bear Lake, where you'll find several popular hiking trails.
