Bierstadt Lake Parking Area in Rocky Mountain National Park to Close for Vault Toilet Replacement Project

Beginning on Monday, October 7, 2024, the Bierstadt Lake parking area, located on Bear Lake Road on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, will be closed for a vault toilet replacement project. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/bierstadt-lake-parking-area-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-to-close-for-vault-toilet-replacement-project.htm

Paving Projects at Beaver Meadows and Fall River Entrances

Contractors will be re-paving entrance gate lanes and repairing damaged concrete curbing at the Beaver Meadows Entrance beginning Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday, October 3 then again starting Monday, October 7 through Thursday, October 10. Contractors completing the Fall River Entrance project will be paving beginning Monday, October 7 through Thursday October 10.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/paving-projects-at-beaver-meadows-and-fall-river-entrances.htm

Old Fall River Road In Rocky Mountain National Park Will Close For The Season To Vehicles Beginning October 8

Old Fall River Road will be closing for the season to vehicles beginning Tuesday, October 8. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-close-for-the-season-to-vehicles-beginning-october-8.htm

Subject from Yesterday's Incident in Custody

The subject was apprehended in the High Drive area outside Rocky Mountain National Park at approximately 10:30 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/subject-from-yesterday-s-incident-in-custody.htm

Ongoing Law Enforcement Incident Suspect At Large Following High Speed Reckless Driving Across Rocky Mountain National Park Flees Scene Of Motor Vehicle Crash

Late this afternoon a 23 year-old-male, sped through the Grand Lake entrance on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/ongoing-law-enforcement-incident-suspect-at-large-following-high-speed-reckless-driving-across-rocky-mountain-national-park-flees-scene-of-motor-vehicle-crash.htm

Rocky Mountain National Park Lifts Total Fire Ban Restrictions Still In Place

The complete fire ban that was put in place in Rocky Mountain National Park on August 1, 2024, has been lifted due to current conditions. Rocky Mountain National Park always has Stage 1 fire restrictions in place where campfires are prohibited throughout RMNP except within designated campfire rings in picnic areas and frontcountry campgrounds.      https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-lifts-total-fire-ban-restrictions-still-in-place.htm

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

Beginning on Saturday, 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/annual-meadow-closures-in-place-beginning-on-september-1-for-elk-rut-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm