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Alpine Visitor Center

View of the Front Doors to Alpine Visitor Center on a clear, sunny day in summer
Alpine Visitor Center in summer · NPS
Phone
970-586-1206
Town
Estes Park, CO
Services listed
11
Coordinates
40.4410, -105.7545
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40.4410, -105.7545 · Park boundary: National Park Service

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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.

Every day
9:30AM - 5:00PM

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. Temporary closures can happen at any time, based on weather and conditions.

First Aid/Medical Care AvailableInformation - Maps AvailableInformation - Ranger/Staff Member PresentJunior Ranger Booklet AvailableParking - AutoRestroom - SeasonalScenic View/Photo SpotToilet - FlushToilet - Vault/CompostingTrailheadTrash/Litter Receptacles

Alpine Visitor Center is located inside Rocky Mountain National Park at the top of Fall River Pass. It is accessed primarily via Trail Ridge Road. When traveling from the east side of RMNP, Alpine Visitor Center is located approximately 22 miles from Beaver Meadows Entrance. When traveling from the west, it is located 20 miles from Grand Lake Entrance. Temporary road and building closures are possible at any time based on weather. For updates call 970-586-1222.

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.

Two people are looking out at mountain peaks from the windows of Alpine Visitor Center
NPS
AddressEstes Park, CO 80517

Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.

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Checked 2026-08-04

Where is Alpine Visitor Center?

Alpine Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park is at Estes Park, CO.

What services does Alpine Visitor Center offer?

Alpine Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park lists first aid/medical care available, information - maps available, information - ranger/staff member present, junior ranger booklet available, parking - auto, restroom - seasonal, scenic view/photo spot, toilet - flush, toilet - vault/composting, trailhead, trash/litter receptacles.

What is the phone number for Alpine Visitor Center?

Alpine Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park can be reached on 9705861206.

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