Visit Estes Park

The Official Visitor Information source on Colorado’s favorite mountain village - majestic beauty, wildlife, & outdoor adventure! #VisitEstesPark

[Visit Estes Park @VisitEstesPark]

@RockyNPS 2026 timed entry reservations begin May 22.

Two permit types:
• Bear Lake Road Corridor (5 AM–6 PM)
• Rest of Park (9 AM–2 PM)

Reservations open May 1 at 8 AM MT on https://t.co/AutNWYX6er.

[Visit Estes Park @VisitEstesPark]

Estes teaches you things you didn't know you needed.

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

Today, Fri, Oct 25, Trail Ridge Rd/US Hwy 34 in #RMNP officially closed for the season to through travel.
Current closures are Rainbow Curve (east) & Colorado River Trailhead (west). Closure points may fluctuate this fall.
Weather permitting, reopen planned the last week of May.

[Visit Estes Park @VisitEstesPark]

Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of fire and public safety personnel, the threat posed by the nearby fires to Estes Park has significantly decreased. We hope visitors will feel free to come and enjoy Estes Park again while remaining safe and diligent.

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[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

FIRE BAN IN EFFECT IN #RMNP. Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect in all areas of RMNP, meaning the use of all fires, including charcoal briquette fires, is prohibited. Smoking is prohibited inside the park except within an enclosed vehicle or within a developed paved area.

[Visit Estes Park @VisitEstesPark]

Visit Estes Park is closely monitoring wildfires in Larmier and Boulder counties. At this time, there are no evacuation orders for Estes Park. Fires can be rapidly evolving situations. We strongly encourage all visitors to check official resources and travel with caution.

[Larimer Sheriff @LarimerSheriff]

07-30-2024 15:59:15

Mandatory Evacuations have been ordered along County Road 43 from Drake to just west of Old Bridge Rd. Residents in the area should evacuate immediately. The Estes Park Events Complex at 1125 Rooftop Way has been set up as an eva https://t.co/Z4Eh9oU1E6

[Larimer Sheriff @LarimerSheriff]

Alexander Mountain Fire is curr864 acres as of 5:45pm. All evacuations remain in place. Several roads in the area remain closed. The Joint Information Center will be closing at 8pm tonight and reopening at 8am tomorrow morning. Pay attention to all signage https://t.co/HLV0ACbku9

[Forest Service, ARP @usfsarp]

The #AlexanderMountainFire now has an InciWeb page created. https://t.co/jK6CyEbF87

[Visit Estes Park @VisitEstesPark]

Alexander Mountain Fire: Highway 34 is currently closed between County Road 29 and County Road 43 due to the wildfire west of Sylvandale Ranch. Please avoid that area and seek alternate routes. Follow @LarimerSheriff for the latest info & go to https://t.co/XClSDyPZoP for a map

[Larimer Sheriff @LarimerSheriff]

Highway 34 is currently closed between County Road 29 and County Road 43 due to the wildfire west of Sylvandale Ranch, named the Alexander Mountain Fire. Please avoid the area.
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#AlexanderMountainFire

[Visit Estes Park @VisitEstesPark]

Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week! Tourism powers our economy, communities, and connections. Thank you to our guests, local businesses, and industry partners who drive the industry! #NTTW24  @USTravel

[Visit Estes Park @VisitEstesPark]

Happy Global Meetings Industry Day from Estes Park!  Meetings in Estes Park bring fresh perspectives with spectacular mountain views and crisp mountain air. Here's to meetings in the mountains that fuel our local economy! #GMID2024 #MeetingsMatter

[Visit Estes Park @VisitEstesPark]

Estes Park was featured on @CBSSunday today! Watch to learn more about The Stanley’s spooky history, plus how the Frozen Dead Guy Days festival inspiration, Grandpa Bredo, came to be their newest resident. #VisitEstesPark #estespark

[CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 @CBSSunday]

The Stanley Hotel, in Estes Park, Colorado, renowned for inspiring Stephen King's "The Shining," is now the home for Bredo Morstøl, a deceased Norwegian whose remains had been kept on ice since 1989, and which are now cryogenically frozen. https://t.co/Q4j6pCiNIO

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

#RMNP ENDED/CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Pilot Timed Entry Reservations
Hiker Shuttle, Bear Lake Shuttle, Moraine Park Shuttle
Moraine Park Discovery Center
Trail Ridge Rd
Old Fall River Rd
STARTS TODAY
Aspenglen Campground Winter Camping (1st come, 1st svd, no water, port-a-potties)

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

Through Nov 30, Old Fall River Road in #RMNP is open for bicycles, e-bikes, leashed dogs (pick up after them) and hiking except during road maintenance operations and emergency closures as posted. Cyclists, hikers and pet owners may utilize the road at their own risk.

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

Trail Ridge Road in #RMNP has reopened. Expect wintry conditions up there, with some ice, snow, and clouds.
Old Fall River Road remains closed.

[Visit Estes Park @VisitEstesPark]

Fireworks UPDATE: Please read the important announcement below from the @TownofEstesPark regarding the postponement of tonight's fireworks. The display has been rescheduled for July 15, 2023 at 9:30 pm. #estespark

[Town of Estes Park @TownofEstesPark]

Due to forecasted severe weather this evening, the Town of Estes Park has postponed the Independence Day fireworks display. This decision was made out of concern for the safety of spectators and event staff. The display has been rescheduled for July 15, 2023 at 9:30 pm.

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

Old Fall River Rd in #RMNP will open to vehicles on Sa, July 1. Currently closed to all uses including bicycles & hikers until Fri 6/30 AM for dust abatement. This scenic 9.4 mi dirt road is winding, narrow, 1-way up only, no guardrails, no shoulders. Remember a reservation 9A-2P

[Visit Estes Park @VisitEstesPark]

Highway 7 (CO-7/South St. Vrain Dr.) is closed in Lyons due to a rock slide south of Allenspark. If you're visiting Estes Park in the next few days plan to take an alternative route. The highway is accessible from Highway 72.

[Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) @ColoradoDOT]

#CO7 northbound: Road closed due to a rock slide between Spruce Drive and Old St. Vrain Road. Alternate routes are advised https://t.co/kb8QATTOqW

[RockyNPS @RockyNPS]

A picture's worth a million words. It's still VERY SNOWY on #RMNP trails above ~9000 ft east & west sides. These are NPS photos from yesterday at Bear Lake.
Current Trail Conditions: https://t.co/0O8SdnQF3X
Longs Peak Conditions: https://t.co/HFcCJlLAQk
BE AWARE + PREPARED!