Rocky Mountain entrance fee at Rocky Mountain: what applies in 2026?

Exact conditions

Status

Required under the listed conditions

Applies to

all visitors

Place or corridor

Beaver Meadows, Fall River and Grand Lake entrances, plus all outlying areas including Lumpy Ridge, Lily Lake, Longs Peak, Wild Basin, East Inlet and North Inlet

Effective dates

January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

Published fee

$30

Release model

on sale now

Release detail: Sold at staffed entrance stations (credit/debit only) or in advance on Recreation.gov. Annual and Lifetime passes bought online take 2-4 weeks to arrive by mail.

Fee detail: 1-day: $30 vehicle, $25 motorcycle, $15 per person. 7-day: $35 vehicle, $30 motorcycle, $20 per person. RMNP Annual Pass $70. Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and over pay an additional $100 per person unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful pass.

Exceptions and limits

• Children under 16 do not need an entrance pass.
• America the Beautiful and RMNP Annual passholders are covered.
• Ten entrance fee-free days in 2026 apply to US citizens and residents.