Nonresident fee
$100 each
Non-U.S. residents 16 and older, on top of the entrance fee, unless a valid annual or America the Beautiful pass admits them. U.S. residents don't pay it
Rocky Mountain National Park entrance fees
Choose a one-day or seven-day pass. The entrance fee and any timed entry reservation are separate.
Rocky Mountain National Park entrance fees · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| 1-day vehicle | $30 | One private vehicle and everyone in it, for one day only |
| 7-day vehicle | $35 | One private vehicle and everyone in it, 7 consecutive days |
| Motorcycle, 1 day / 7 days | $25 / $30 | Up to two private motorcycles with up to four people in all |
| Per person, 1 day / 7 days | $15 / $20 | Each visitor 16 or older on foot, on a bicycle, or in a non-commercial group. Under 16 free |
Visiting from outside the U.S.?
Count non-U.S. residents age 16 and older separately. A qualifying annual or America the Beautiful pass can cover those admitted by the pass.
Annual and lifetime passes
Check eligibility before buying. Bring the pass and the named holder when you enter.
Annual and lifetime passes · 2026 · U.S. dollars
| Pass or entry | Price | Who it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain annual pass | $70 | U.S. citizens and residents: this park only, for 1 year, one passholder in any personal vehicle. Also covers the $100 nonresident fee for passengers |
| America the Beautiful annual | $80 | U.S. citizens and residents: entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation lands for a year. Also covers the $100 nonresident fee for passengers |
| America the Beautiful annual, non-resident | $250 | Non-U.S. residents: the whole vehicle, two motorcycles, or the holder plus three adults where fees are per person, and it covers the $100 nonresident fee for them |
| Senior annual / lifetime | $20 / $80 | U.S. citizens and residents 62 and older. Also covers the $100 nonresident fee for passengers |
| Access pass | Free | U.S. citizens and residents with a permanent disability |
| Military annual / lifetime | Free | Current U.S. military and dependents (annual); Gold Star Family members and veterans (lifetime) |
| 4th grade pass | Free | U.S. 4th graders |
| Volunteer pass | Free | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours |
One day or several days
The seven-day vehicle pass costs $5 more than the one-day pass. Two separate seven-day passes equal the park annual pass price; three one-day passes cost more than it.
Trailhead fees still apply
Lily Lake, Longs Peak, Lumpy Ridge, Wild Basin, East Inlet, and North Inlet require a valid entrance fee or park pass, even outside staffed entrance hours.
Estimate your entrance cost
Estimate one private entry and compare America the Beautiful options using your group’s ages and residency. Separately charged activities and organized groups are excluded.
Standard private entry only. Children under 16 do not pay individual entrance or nonresident fees. Annual-pass estimates assume no existing pass; they cover one private vehicle or the holder plus three adults on foot. Motorcycle estimates cover up to two motorcycles and four people. Check pass eligibility and group rules before paying.
Where to buy your pass
Choose the park’s accepted payment method, keep the pass or tag ready, and bring any required proof of eligibility.
Buy at the entrance or online
Buy passes at staffed entrance stations or through Recreation.gov. Park fee stations take electronic payment.
If you only have cash
Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Stores at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, and Kawuneeche visitor centers sell most entrance passes for cash.
Permits and other fees
Entrance passes do not include timed entry reservations or wilderness camping permits.
Timed entry reservation
$2
Non-refundable Recreation.gov fee, one per vehicle per day, in season. The entrance fee is separate
Wilderness camping permit
$10
Per permit, paid through Recreation.gov at the Wilderness Office. Bear canister required
Commercial tour vehicle
$25 to $200
By seating capacity, good for the same group for 7 days. Annual and lifetime passes can't be used
Entrance fee-free days
Check the official NPS dates and eligibility for your travel year. Separately charged services and reservations may still cost money.
Find an eligible fee-free day
Use the official calendar before choosing a free entrance day. Confirm who qualifies and which charges are waived.
Questions about Rocky Mountain fees
Quick answers to the practical questions below.
How much is Rocky Mountain National Park admission?
$30 per private vehicle for one day, or $35 for seven consecutive days. Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older add $100 each unless covered by a valid annual or America the Beautiful pass.
Does an annual pass include timed entry?
No. A park entrance pass and a timed entry reservation are separate. Check the official reservation page for the rules that apply to your trip.
Do I need an entrance pass at Lily Lake or Longs Peak?
Yes. A valid entrance fee or park pass is required at these areas and other park trailheads, including outside staffed entrance hours.
Does Rocky Mountain accept cash?
Park fee stations do not. Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Stores at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, and Kawuneeche visitor centers sell most entrance passes for cash.
How we built this page.
An independent guide using official data. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service.
- Official guidance
- NPS and the relevant operators. The linked official pages support the access, facilities and rules described here. Confirm details before traveling.
- Schedules and conditions
- Planning patterns, not live status. Seasonal information describes the normal pattern or explicitly dated source schedule. Current conditions are handled separately. The official source is the place to confirm today’s access.
Topic sources and data details
Fees, coverage, eligibility and buying instructions come from the official sources linked beside the tables and cards. The displayed price inventory is dated 2026. Prices retain the listed charging unit and eligibility.
Cost estimates use the listed standard-entry rates and documented interagency pass coverage. They exclude organized or commercial groups, separately charged activities, and guessed fees at other parks. A residency choice does not replace the eligibility documents required by NPS.
The fee-free section points to official dates and eligibility without storing a fixed calendar in this page. Current closures, temporary rules and services are carried separately by Current conditions. A design review does not refresh an underlying table verification date.
Operational source check: September 11, 2026. Design and emphasized source review: 2026-10-21. A design review does not refresh every underlying record.