Beginning on September 1 Annual Meadow Closures in Place for Elk Rut Season In Rocky Mountain National Park

Beginning on Monday, September 1, annual meadow closures will go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/beginning-on-september-1-annual-meadow-closures-in-place-for-elk-rut-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm

Moraine Park Campground Additional Release of Campsite Reservations From September 10 through September 27

Rocky Mountain National Park will be releasing additional campsite reservations at Moraine Park Campground beginning on Thursday, August 28 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time, for reservations for September 10 through September 27. Reservations will be available through www.recreation.gov.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/moraine-park-campground-additional-release-of-campsite-reservations-from-september-10-through-september-27.htm

Small Fire Above Jewel Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park fire crews responded this morning to visitor reports of smoke in an area above Mills and Jewel Lakes close to treeline.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/small-fire-above-jewel-lake-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm

Climber Incident on Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park

This morning, park rangers were notified that a 26-year-old male climber had taken a roped fall on the South Face of Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), resulting in lower leg injuries.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/climber-incident-on-petit-grepon-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm

Small Fire In Lumpy Ridge Area of Rocky Mountain National Park

Early this afternoon, Rocky Mountain National Park fire crews responded to the Lumpy Ridge area of the park for a small fire.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/small-fire-in-lumpy-ridge-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm

Recovery Efforts Completed Yesterday for Man Missing In Rocky Mountain National Park

On Wednesday, August 13, a body believed to be that of Blake Kieckhafer, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska, was recovered above Emerald Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-completed-yesterday-for-man-missing-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm

Rocky Mountain National Park to Implement the Poudre Headwaters Project; Some Areas in the Kawuneeche Valley Will Be Closed During the Week of August 25-31

Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing the Poudre Headwaters Project during the week of August 25-31, 2025. This project involves the removal of all non-native fish from the Grand Ditch and upstream and downstream tributaries inside RMNP. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-implement-the-poudre-headwaters-project-some-areas-in-the-kawuneeche-valley-will-be-closed-during-the-week-of-august-25-31.htm