Due to some unexpected technical issues that are impacting recent transponder sales and renewals, Rocky Mountain National Park is temporarily pausing the sale and renewal of transponder devices. Updates will be posted on the park webpage.
The Lava Point Campground is closed through June 3, 2026.
Going-to-the-Sun Road is open to Avalanche Creek on the west side of the park. On the east side, the road is open to Jackson Glacier Overlook. Travel on open sections of the road may change due to spring weather conditions. Visitors should check road conditions before their arrival.
Construction projects underway. Moose-Wilson Road open between Granite Entrance and Rockefeller Preserve; closed between Rockefeller Preserve and Moose. Death Canyon Road and Trailhead closed. Taggart Trail detour in place.
Certain trails, backcountry campsites, and fishing areas in the western part of the park near Biscuit Basin are closed until further notice to allow for an investigation following a bear-caused human injury.
Trail Ridge Road (US-34) across RMNP typically closes in mid-October and reopens in late May, weather dependent. The Alpine Visitor Center is closed.
Typically Oct 15 – late May. Check nps.gov/romo for current status.
Going-to-the-Sun Road typically opens late June and closes in mid-October. Sections may be open for cyclists before vehicle access opens.
Peregrine falcon and prairie falcon nesting closures active on select walls (West Ridge, Wind Tower, Rincon Wall area). Check CPW website for specific closed routes.
Horseshoe Park and other meadows may have temporary closures during elk calving season. Stay on designated trails. Rangers may enforce closure boundaries.
Grizzly bears emerging from winter dens. Many trails closed or restricted in early spring. Check glacier.nps.gov for current trail status. Travel in groups of 4+. Carry bear spray.
Many off road capable vehicles are becoming stuck in soft sand between Castle Creek and Crossing One. Driving on the Medano Pass Primitive Road in this area is not advised.
No setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fires of any kind in the park. This includes campfires and charcoal fires in Watchman Campground, South Campground, and picnic areas in Zion Canyon. Stoves fueled by petroleum or liquid propane gas are allowed. Smoking is allowed only in non-vegetated areas.
Be alert, especially this time of year around Mammoth Hot Springs. Elk calves may be hidden close to buildings, under or next to vehicles, and around blind corners. You must remain at least 25 yards from all wildlife. If an elk charges, retreat!
Hite Ramp is closed. The primitive, dirt take-out at North Wash is undergoing construction this spring which might cause delays of up to 5 hours. Boaters are advised to use the foot trail past Highway 95 for passenger & gear drop-off (steep incline), continue on to Bullfrog, or plan their take-out when construction is not active: (Friday–Sunday or before 7am / after 6pm Monday–Thursday).
Speed limits for the park include 30 MPH near the park boundary and Great Sand Dunes Sign, and as low as 10 MPH near the Headquarters and Entrance Station. Speed limits are in place to protect park visitors, pedestrians, and wildlife in the park. Please drive carefully and responsibly.
Do not submerge your head in or filter drinking water from still or moving water.
Trail Ridge Road (U.S. Hwy 34 inside Rocky Mountain National Park) is open to through travel. Timed Entry Reservations are required for Trail Ridge Road from 9 am to 2 pm. Updates are available on the recorded Trail Ridge Road Status Line at 970-586-1222. Updates are also available on the RMNP webpage and the official RMNP social media pages.
Far View Sites and Cedar Tree Tower are closed for road improvements. Road work along the first four miles of the park road from the entrance station will begin in early summer. Delays of up to 30 minutes are possible - please check the park map before your visit. Wetherill Mesa Road has compacted gravel for 30 feet; motorcycles should take extra caution on this road.
The air compressor and tire filling station at the Amphitheater Parking Area is OPEN for the Season. It is still recommended that vehicle operators using the Medano Pass Primitive 4WD Road be prepared with their own portable air compressor before deflating tires in the area.
Black Canyon's operations are now cashless. South Rim Campground is by reservation only via Recreation.gov. East Portal & North Rim campground sites are first-come first-served and accept payment using Scan & Pay through Recreation.gov's mobile app.
Expect a single lane of traffic with up to 15-minute delays, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from April 1 through late October 2026. Oversized/overweight vehicles (8'6"+ wide, 75'+ long, 80,000 lbs+ gross vehicle weight) will not be able to cross the bridge during this time.
Planning to visit Arches this year? To ensure the best experience, please anticipate potentially long wait times at the entrance station. If trailhead parking is full, plan to return a little later. Please avoid parking on vegetation and roadways to help preserve this beautiful place for everyone to enjoy.
Planning to visit Canyonlands this year? To ensure the best experience, please anticipate potentially long wait times at the entrance station. If overlook or trailhead parking is full, plan to return a little later. Please avoid parking on vegetation and roadways to help preserve this beautiful place for everyone to enjoy.
Beginning June 7, 2026, the park will enforce existing size and weight limits on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. Vehicles that exceed length, width, height, or weight limits will not be allowed to travel between Canyon Junction and the park's East Entrance. See the upcoming limits on the page linked below.
Everyone who hikes Angels Landing needs to have a permit. Learn why you need a permit and how to get one. This requirement does not affect entering the park or riding the park shuttle (when it is running).
Sand boarding and sand sled rentals are located in local communities surrounding the park. Visitors are encouraged to arrange rentals BEFORE coming to the park.
Due to the need for improvements in Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance beginning in 2026.
Although an entrance pass is required to enter Yellowstone National Park, vehicle reservations are not needed. You are encouraged to purchase an entrance pass before arriving, but you may also purchase passes at any entrance station upon arrival.
Zion has limited parking space. Park only in designated stalls. Vehicles parked outside of designated stalls are subject to citation and may be towed. Once all designated parking stalls in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale.