National Park · Colorado, United States
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is a national park in Colorado, United States, covering 265,918 acres (107,613 ha), established in 1915; it recorded 4,171,431 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado, United States |
| Area | 265,918 acres (107,613 ha) |
| Established | 1915 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 4,171,431 |
| Highest point | Longs Peak — 4,345 m (14,255 ft) |
| Coordinates | 40.4000° N, 105.5800° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is a national park of the United States located approximately 55 mi (89 km) northwest of Denver in north-central Colorado, within the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The park is situated between the towns of Estes Park to the east and Grand Lake to the west. The eastern and western slopes of the Continental Divide run directly through the center of the park with the headwaters of the Colorado River located in the park's northwestern region.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
June to September — warm days and open high roads; winters are cold and snowy
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Estes Park, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Denver International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Lodges in Estes Park and Grand Lake |
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Denver International Airport (DEN) · Denver, United States · 60.7 miles away
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) · Colorado Springs, United States · 119.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Colorado
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rocky Mountain National Park?
Rocky Mountain National Park is in Colorado, United States (40.4000° N, 105.5800° W).
When was Rocky Mountain National Park established?
Rocky Mountain National Park was established in 1915, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Rocky Mountain National Park?
Rocky Mountain National Park covers 265,918 acres (107,613 ha).
How many people visit Rocky Mountain National Park each year?
It recorded 4,171,431 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Rocky Mountain National Park?
The highest point is Longs Peak, at 4,345 metres (14,255 ft).
When is the best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park?
June to September — warm days and open high roads; winters are cold and snowy.
Does Rocky Mountain National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Rocky Mountain National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Rocky Mountain National Park?
The nearest town is Estes Park, Colorado. The nearest airport is Denver International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Mountain_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/romo/ — Official park page.