Check out the wildlife or go for a hike. Its rutting season for Elk! Make a reservation for a timed entry to the park - Reservations are required.

Reservations for October 1st - October 19 are available for reservation starting September 1st at 8am MDT

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Fees & Passes - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Tour the historic Stanley Hotel - The hotel featured in Stephen King's The Shining

Tour is 60 Minutes long and $25 per person

The Estes Park Aerial Tram safely whisks you above the treetops to the summit of Prospect Mountain!

Elevation: 8,900 ft

Open from Friday, May 16th thru Sunday, November 2nd in 2025.

Our regular hours are 8:00am – 7:40pm (Mountain Time) every day.

From September 2nd we close at 6pm the rest of the season.

Last tram up is one hour before closing.

Last tram down is ten minutes before closing.

For green fees: Premier Golfing Experience at Estes Park’s Golf Course

Our golf courses enjoy locations surrounded by spectacular mountain views. During most of the year, you can play a round of golf while sharing the course with herds of deer and elk with an occasional coyote or two watching. The Estes Park 18-Hole Course is a championship length par 71 golf course, complete with full practice facility, pro shop and restaurant, Mother’s Café. Across town, the Lake Estes 9-Hole is an executive par 31 course and disc golf course with pro shop and snack bar.

Try this 3.2-mile out-and-back trail near Estes Park, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 39 min to complete. This is a very popular area for fishing, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

This scenic hiking trail through the Tyndall Gorge to Emerald Lake is an extremely popular route in Rocky Mountain National Park. Starting from the Bear Lake Trailhead, hikers will walk through pine forests, past pristine alpine lakes including Nymph Lake and Dream Lakes, and be treated to beautiful vistas of rocky peaks. Throughout your trip you’ll come across incredible views of Flattop Mountain, Hallett Peak, Glacier Gorge, and Tyndall Glacier.

The parking lot for Emerald Lake Trail is at the end of Bear Lake Road - a short drive from Estes Park in Colorado. The parking lot fills up quickly during the summer season, so you may want to consider taking the shuttle bus to Bear Lake instead of driving.

Grab coffee or wine on the patio next to a pond surrounded by mountains and enjoy the scenery.

Grab a drink, play at the arcade or hit the lanes. The bullpin has a nice patio with mountain views, a bar, and several bowling lanes

The Mustang Mountain Coaster in Estes Park is a fun, scenic ride through the beautiful Rocky Mountains. It’s a unique way to experience the area, with winding tracks and amazing views along the way. Whether you’re looking for a bit of thrill or just want to enjoy the scenery, it’s a great way to spend some time outdoors while visiting Estes Park!

One ride: $20

Three rides: $35