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CO · Rocky Mountains · 2026 exact answer

No separate per-vehicle reservation at Rocky Mountain: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

No separate per-vehicle reservation - the timed entry permit is the per-vehicle booking

Exact conditions

Status
Not required; the stated access rule still applies
Applies to
vehicles
Effective dates
May 22, 2026 through October 18, 2026
Published fee
$2
Release model
fixed date

Release detail: There is no distinct vehicle reservation product at Rocky. The timed entry reservation is issued per vehicle.

Fee detail: The $2 Recreation.gov processing fee is charged once per vehicle reservation.

Exceptions and limits

  • Only one timed entry reservation is required per vehicle per day, not per person.
  • A Recreation.gov account may reserve only one timed entry during a single day.
  • Entire park
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Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Only one timed entry reservation is required per vehicle, per day (not per person). A visitor with a Recreation.gov account may only reserve one timed entry during a single day.

Timed Entry Permit System - Rocky Mountain National Park