Visitor centers in Rocky Mountain

Alpine Visitor Center is open for the 2026 summer season. Located at the top of Fall River Pass and accessed via Trail Ridge Road, Alpine Visitor Center is the highest elevation visitor center in the National Park System at 11,796 feet above sea level. Stop by and learn more about plants and wildlife that live in the land above trees - the Alpine tundra.

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is open year-round. This visitor center is located on the east side of RMNP near the town of Estes Park, along U.S. Highway 36 approximately 1 mile east of the Beaver Meadows Entrance to RMNP. Inside the visitor center, meet with park staff, enjoy the park's movie, and visit the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store.

The Fall River Visitor Center is located west of the town of Estes Park on U.S. Highway 34, just before the Fall River Entrance to RMNP. Find park information, learn about programs, and more. Explore Rocky Mountain Conservancy's Nature Store.

Explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, where the Never Summer Ranch and the Holzwarth Trout Lodge was operated by the Holzwarth family through multiple generations from the 1910s to 1970s. Located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park eight miles east of (12.8 km) the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. The grounds of the Holzwarth Historic Site are open year-round, 24 hours a day. Beginning on May 23, buildings will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., conditions permitting.

Have questions about Rocky Mountain National Park? Call the Information Office! NPS staff and volunteers are available to help your plan your trips, learn about the park, and more! Call us at 970-586-1206 or email us at romo_information@nps.gov.

Open during the summer, Junior Ranger Headquarters is a place just for kids! Located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park at Hidden Valley, Junior Rangers of all ages are invited to stop by and explore! Hidden Valley is located on Trail Ridge Road approximately 7 miles from the Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances. Junior Rangers and their families have the opportunity to stop and learn about forest ecology, wildlife biology, animal track identification, plant identification, and much more!

Open daily, the Kawuneeche Visitor Center is located along U.S. Highway 34 on the west side of RMNP, north of the town of Grand Lake.

Moraine Park Discovery Center is open daily during the summer season. Located along Bear Lake Road, the Moraine Park Discovery Center is a great place for families and Junior Rangers to explore. Take in scenic views of Moraine Park and Longs Peak. Discover fun Junior Ranger activities and exhibits. Restrooms and water are available. There is also a Nature Store managed by Rocky Mountain Conservancy.

Sheep Lakes, located in Horseshoe Park, is a great place to view wildlife. This parking area and viewpoint are open year-round daily 24 hours a day. The Sheep Lakes Information Station is open daily from mid-May to mid-August from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Have questions about planning for an overnight backpacking camping trip? Ready to pick up your backpacking permits? Visit the park's Wilderness Office or call 970-586-1242. To get to the Wilderness Office, park your vehicle at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and follow the signs and paved path to the Wilderness Office.