Rocky Mountain National Park Announces the Opening of the 2026 Artist-in-Residence and Scholar-in-Residence Program Applications

Rocky Mountain National Park and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy are pleased to announce that the summer 2026 Artist-In-Residence and Scholar-in-Residence Programs will begin accepting applications beginning on Monday, December 15, 2025.    https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-the-opening-of-the-2026-artist-in-residence-and-scholar-in-residence-program-applications.htm

Join A Virtual Information Session December 8 on Wetland Restoration in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park staff are beginning a new planning effort to address the decline of wetlands and the growing impact of moose populations on these sensitive ecosystems. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/join-a-virtual-information-session-december-8-on-wetland-restoration-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm

Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Plans For Prescribed Burn on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 if Conditions Allow

Based upon the potential for favorable weather and conditions, fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park are planning to conduct a prescribed burn on Wednesday, November 19. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-prescribed-burn-on-wednesday-november-19-2025-if-conditions-allow.htm

Trail Ridge Road is Closed to Through Travel for the Winter 2025/2026 Season

Today, Friday, November 14, 2025, Trail Ridge Road (U.S. Highway 34) inside Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) officially closed to through travel for the winter season. Trail Ridge Road is closed on the east side of the park at Many Parks Curve and on the west side of the park at Colorado River Trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-is-closed-to-through-travel-for-the-winter-2025-2026-season.htm

Temporary Trail Closure Impacting Access to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake For Outlet Bridge Replacement

Beginning Monday, September 29 through Thursday, October 2, and then again Monday, October 6 through Thursday, October 9, trail access to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake will be closed to all uses for an outlet bridge replacement project. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-trail-closure-impacting-access-to-dream-lake-and-emerald-lake-for-outlet-bridge-replacement.htm

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