Rocky Mountain National Park borders Estes Park, CO.

Entry fee is $30 per vehicle and a timed entry reservation is required 9am-2pm everyday (5am-6pm for Bear Lake Rd). You can enter the park outside of this window without a timed reservation.

Timed reservations are released on a first-come, first-served basis online. Reservations for July 1-31, 2026 become available on June 1st, 2026 at 8am MST. (Timed Entry Plus permit includes Bear Lake Rd).

Lake Estes is located on the east side of Estes park. The Lake Estes Marina offers rentals of kayaks, paddle boards and even a pontoon boat to get you out on the water. Lake Estes is ringed by the 3.75-mile, aptly named Lake Estes Trail. Perfect for a stroll to enjoy the water and Continental Divide views, or the frequent wildlife sightings. You can also rent a bike from the marina, or bring your own!

Kruger Rock Trail is about a 20min drive SE of Estes Park. There is a $10 parking fee into Hermit Park Open Space to get access to the trailhead. This is a moderate to difficult 3.6mi out & back trail with 1,000ft of elevation gain that gives you stunning 360 degree views of Estes Park and the surrounding area at the peak. We have done this hike ourselves and took the photo seen here!

The Stanley Hotel offers daily history or spirited night tours. Check out the link for details on each tour and scheduled times. Roughly 60 mins + $25 per person.