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I tried to summarize the video so people could print it and take it on their trip when they go. **Rocky Mountain National Park 2024 Timed Entry Reservation Guide** [Watch the full video here](ruclips.net/video/rhszP9FEFZY/видео.html) ### What is the Timed Entry Reservation System? Starting in 2022, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) became the fourth most visited national park in the U.S., with over 4.4 million visitors annually. To manage this influx of visitors, a timed entry reservation system was introduced. This system requires visitors to schedule a specific time slot for park entry, in addition to paying the regular entry fee. Several other national parks have adopted similar systems to handle high visitor numbers. ### When Do You Need a Timed Entry Reservation? If you plan to visit RMNP between May 24 and October 20, 2024, you’ll need a timed entry reservation. There are two types of permits: 1. **Bear Lake Road Corridor Permit** - **Access**: Full access to the park, including the Bear Lake Road Corridor. - **Time**: Required between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - **Dates**: May 24 - October 20, 2024. - **Popular Spots in This Area**: Emerald Lake, Lake Haiyaha, Hallett Peak, and Moraine Park. 2. **Park Access without Bear Lake Road Corridor Permit** - **Access**: Access to all areas of the park except the Bear Lake Road Corridor. - **Time**: Required between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - **Dates**: May 24 - October 14, 2024. - **Popular Spots in This Area**: Alluvial Fan, Wild Basin, Old Fall River Road, Trail Ridge Road, and the west side of the park (Grand Lake). ### When to Purchase a Timed Entry Reservation? - Reservations are released monthly and sell out quickly. - The first batch for entry from May 24 through June 30 will be available on **May 1** at 8:00 a.m. Mountain Time. - Future batches are released on the first of each month: - **June 1** for July - **July 1** for August - **August 1** for September - **September 1** for October ### How to Enter the Park with a Timed Entry Reservation 1. **Make Your Reservation**: Reserve a time slot at [recreation.gov](www.recreation.gov/). 2. **Arrive on Time**: You have a 2-hour window to enter the park after your reserved time. For example, if your reservation is at 11:00 a.m. for the Bear Lake Road Corridor, you must enter between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 3. **Present Your Permit**: Show your PDF permit on your phone or a printed version at the entrance. Note: Cell reception is limited, so download your permit in advance. 4. **Pay Your Entry Fee**: Daily entry is $30 per vehicle, or $35 for a week. Entry is free with an annual national parks pass or senior pass. 5. **Re-Entry Rules**: You can re-enter the park anytime during the day, but if you leave the Bear Lake Road Corridor, you cannot re-enter that area until after 2:00 p.m. ### Tips for Securing a Timed Entry Reservation - **Create an Account Early**: Set up an account on [recreation.gov](www.recreation.gov/) before the release day. - **Log in Before 8:00 a.m. Mountain Time**: Be ready to purchase as soon as the reservations become available. - **Be Quick**: Reservations sell out in minutes. Add multiple days to your cart and check out within 15 minutes, or they will be released again. - **Only One Permit per Vehicle per Day**: You can only purchase one permit at a time. If you want to change your reservation, you must release your original permit first. ### How to Enter RMNP Without a Timed Entry Reservation 1. **Off-Hours Entry**: Enter without a reservation before 5:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. for the Bear Lake Road Corridor, or before 9:00 a.m. or after 2:00 p.m. for the rest of the park. 2. **Shuttle Option**: Use the hiker shuttle from Estes Park Visitor Center to the Park and Ride area in the Bear Lake Road Corridor. Shuttle tickets are $2 per person and are available on the same dates as the park reservations. 3. **Day-Before Permits**: A limited number of permits are released the day before at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time on [recreation.gov](www.recreation.gov/). ### Other Options - **Campgrounds**: If you reserve a campsite, it acts as your timed entry permit. However, the Longs Peak Campground still requires a timed entry permit. The Moraine Park Campground is currently closed but is expected to reopen by June 2024. - **Guided Tours**: Join a guided tour. A licensed tour includes the timed entry permit. Explore Estes offers private tours, but book early as spots fill up fast. ### Still Have Questions? - Check the video description for a link to a detailed blog post with FAQs. - Leave comments on the video if you need more help. - For urgent questions, contact the Rocky Mountain National Park or recreation.gov directly. Enjoy your adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park! Happy exploring!

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They’re doing such a good job of regulating entry. Maybe they should operate things at our southern border.

When driving up 34 or 36 in the canyon, use the pulloffs if you have people behind you. Pay attention to traffic signs down town. Estes park is not a petting zoo, respect the animals and stay away from them.

Informative, thank you

I was just there. People are idiots

😮❤😊

I might have missed it, but you talked about long lines and crowds during peak hours, but did you ever tell us what the peak hours are? What times are the lines the worst to enter the park?

Hello, fellow Texan! That explains the occasional "yall's" I hear. ❤😊

RIP Lucas.❤

6 more days till we are out there !!!

Is there a separate lane for those with a timed entry reservation? Or does everyone wait in the same line?

We' ll be there a week from Sunday !!! Can't wait !!

we are going in july of next year will the elk be roaming around , we usually go in september but would for my grandchildren to see them

He is i like "i am Otter here".

Just a couple of youngsters playn around !!

That relaxing music puts me to 💤 😴 💤 😴 💤 😴 💤 😴

Sad. Thanks for the view though-be safe.

I think my head just exploded listening to this

Ello. So if I enter the park at 8 am doing have access to bear lake area without a permit ?

Took this road on a road trip from EP to Cheyenne. It's so stunning ❤See ya in August!

Thank you for all the info! We will be visiting in mid August. I wasn't able to get a permit for Bear Lake, so we will just go early in the morning. I don't know what to expect for traffic at 4:30am. What time do you think we'll need to enter the park to get through the gates before the 5am cutoff at Bear Lake? Can we expect to just drive straight in or will there be traffic delays to account for? Thanks again!

I got nauseous and shortness of breath and dizzy 😪

Are there actually many places to drive around when Trail Ridge and Old Fall River Road are closed? If so, what do you recommend?

It's amazing how fast a state can change. The rapid Californication of Colorado has been depressing to see.

Cannot wait to get back home to the mountains! This will be my 6th trip to Estes Park and I will be there in late August. We came in August of 2022 and really enjoyed it. We camped and temperatures dipped down to around 45 which I thought was great! See you folks soon!

Thanks for the info. I'm already stressed out thinking about this over complicated system. Hopefully our decision to come out to Colorado for vacation this year wasn't a huge mistake.

Hi! We only plan to visit Estes Park. Is this considered part of the RMNP that we need to make a reservation for (assuming we arrived during the timed-entry hours)?

Will there be problem with long line if we go there early like 8am without timed entry in case of sold out?

There was a recent RV crash on the way down from Estes to Loveland Colorado. And a class A motor home fell off the canyon road and ended up in the river. We passed it and we had gotten there soon after the ambulances came and rushed the person or people to the hospital and they had 4-5 fire trucks there parked on a narrow part of the road

Visiting late Sept 2024, 4-5 days: Seeking trail bike rentals, kayaking, easy outdoor activities - open to suggestions! (staying at YMCA)

Can we see this in July too?

If i go early in the morning without a timed entry and leave for lunch midday can i re-enter?

Is there any shuttle from Denver Intl Airport to Estes Park?

Thank you, so confused

best time of a boy adult seeing something chasing something looks like a werewolf

What are the best times to go to the park if we weren’t able to secure a timed entry pass?

Is a timed entry reservation needed for each person or each car. Bringing someone in my car and wasn’t sure if they also need a timed entry pass

My wife and I finally did the Chasm Falls hike last month from the Endovalley picnic area. We took the "shortcut" route along the river towards the end, and although there was lots of scrambling, it was a fun adventure!

Stay clear of the elk, they are especially frisky this year.

Just about to leave this beautiful place which is a testament to Romans 1:20. God bless you!

Can't wait to get there !!

So sad, I left to drive back home Saturday at 2 pm and didn't realize it was open. I forgot to check again

Hi! Maybe you can provide me with some more info as my wife and I are a little confused. We bought Timed Entry + bear lake road. Our ticket says 4PM on it. Can you please explain this. Does this mean that we can enter the park at any time and be at Bear Lake by 4PM or do we have to wait until 4PM to enter the park. We would like to explore as much of the park as we can and want to make sure what we bought will allow us to do that and explore hike around Bear Lake.

In this world full of thermal imaging drones,,,

This is an absolute Sh!t show!!! Now City, County and State parks are doing the same. Basically everyone who lives in the State cant use the parks they pay for in Taxes!! That is unless you schedule months ahead.

i have a question...so as im looking at june 3 for the timed entry, it gives me the regular one only avail at noon and bear lake one 4 pm...if i wanted to do the bear lake one and 4pm is the only option, does that mean i can't enter the rest of the park either until that time?

Thank you for all this information! Is the timed entry pass for the park and/or bear lake just if you are going to bring your own vehicle? For example, would I need a separate timed entry pass or timed entry +bear lake road pass if I buy a hiker shuttle pass to take me into the park and then pick up the bear lake shuttle from the park and ride station?

This video was SO incredibly helpful. Easy to listen. I took a lot of notes :)

There are 52 14,000’ + peaks in Colorado. Several of them aren’t particularly difficult to summit beyond a bit of rock scrambling/ rock hopping; no climbing equipment needed.