August reservations releaseTimed release
Additional inventory releases at 7:00pm MDT the night before arrival. Trip window: 2026-08-01 → 2026-08-31.
Opens: Jul 1, 2026
National Park Service · CO
RMNP Timed Entry
Timed Entry and Timed Entry+ Bear Lake Road reservations manage peak-season vehicle access to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Permit requiredtimedEntryVehicle access logistics
Access requirement
2 ways to get a permit
September reservations releaseTimed release
Release covers September reservation dates. Trip window: 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-30.
Opens: Aug 1, 2026
Permit rules
QuotaTimed entry reservations are required during posted hours from late May through mid-October.
GroupOne reservation covers one private vehicle for one day.
FeesThe timed entry reservation processing fee is $2; normal entrance fees or passes still apply.
TransferReservation holder must be present with confirmation and photo ID if requested.
SafetyA timed entry reservation does not guarantee parking at trailheads or destinations.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground
Reservable · During the summer camping season, all campsites are available by reservation only and can be reserved via Recreation.gov . Any sites that are open are listed as "A" for available; this means those campsites are available to be reserved. Any campsite listed as “NR” has Not Yet Released; this means that those campsites are not yet available to be reserved. Standard non-electric sites are $35 per site, per night. Electric sites are $55 per site, per night.
Aug 2538Aug 2660Aug 2771Aug 281Aug 29—Aug 3079Aug 3178
Availability: Recreation.gov
Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground
Reservable · Glacier Basin Campground is a seasonal campground open from May 21 through the night of September 7, 2026. The campground will close at noon on September 8. Campground Fees (Per Site/Per Night) $35.00 for standard nonelectric sites/tent sites $50 for small group sites (may accomodate up to 15 people) $60 for medium group sites (may accomodate 16-25 people) $70 for large group sites (may accomodate 26-40 people)
Aug 2510Aug 2629Aug 2745Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 3043Aug 3153
Availability: Recreation.gov
Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground
Reservable · Aspenglen Campground is open for the summer season! Campground Fees (Per Site/Per Night): $35.00 for standard nonelectric sites/tent sites
Aug 252Aug 268Aug 2714Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 3011Aug 315
Availability: Recreation.gov
Rocky Mountain National Park Longs Peak Campground
Reservable + first-come · Longs Peak Campground is a first-come, first-served campground. To pay for overnight camping fees, campers can use the Scan & Pay function on the Recreation.gov Mobile App. It is easy to pay using the Scan and Pay feature. First, download the Recreation.gov Mobile App and then create or update an account. Additional directions are posted at Longs Peak Campground.
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov