Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry System for 2025
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This briefing document summarizes the key information regarding the timed entry permit system for Rocky Mountain National Park in 2025, based on an article published by 9news.com on November 7, 2024.
Key Dates and Information:
- Timed Entry Period: May 23, 2025 through mid-October 2025.
- Permit Types:Bear Lake Road Corridor: 5:00 am to 6:00 pm daily (ends October 20).
- Rest of Park: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm daily (ends October 14).
- Reservation Release Schedule (60% of permits):May 1: Reservations open for May 24 through June 30.
- June 1: Reservations open for July and remaining June days.
- July 1: Reservations open for August and remaining July days.
- August 1: Reservations open for September and remaining August days.
- September 1: Reservations open for October and remaining September days.
- Last-Minute Reservations (40% of permits): Released at 7:00 pm the night before the desired entry date.
- Fees:$2 recreation.gov processing fee per permit.
- Standard park entrance fee or valid park pass required.
Rationale for Timed Entry System:
The timed entry system was initially implemented in 2020 as a pilot program and was made permanent in 2024. The system aims to address the following issues:
- Crowding and Congestion: Rocky Mountain National Park was the fifth most visited national park in 2023, with over 4.1 million visitors.
- Impact on Park Resources: High visitation levels can negatively impact the park’s natural resources and visitor experience.
Key Takeaways:
- Visitors planning to enter Rocky Mountain National Park during peak hours in 2025 will need to obtain a timed entry permit in advance.
- Two types of permits are available, depending on the desired area of the park.
- Reservations are released in phases, with a portion available for booking well in advance and the remaining released the day before.
- Visitors should be aware of the associated fees and plan accordingly.
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