Rocky Mountain National Park Permits 2026
RMNP wilderness camping has no lottery. Summer permits are first-come reservations on Recreation.gov, and the park runs a separate timed entry system for day visits.
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Longs Peak Area
The most requested wilderness sites. Boulderfield camps disappear the morning reservations open.
Timed Entry
Runs May 22 to mid-October 2026, released monthly on the 1st. It is a separate day-use reservation, not a camping permit.
Walk-Up + Winter
Permits are also issued in person at the wilderness offices. Winter trips (November to April) are walk-up only and cost $10.
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