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Rocky Mountain Timed Entry Reservation permit
RMNP Timed Entry Gear Checklist
What to carry on RMNP Timed Entry, and why. 6 more are worth the pack space.
6Total Items
6To bring
What to bring on RMNP Timed Entry
Specific to this permit, not a generic camping list.
- Bring
The reservation itself, on your phone or printed
- Bring
A park entrance pass or the entrance fee, which the $2 reservation does not include
- Bring
Layers for 12,000 feet
Trail Ridge Road is well above treeline
- Bring
Downloaded maps
because cell service is patchy past the entrance stations
- Bring
A backup plan for a pre-9 a.m. or post-2 p.m. entry if no reservation comes free
- Bring
Water for the whole day
since the alpine sections have no services
Going as a group? Split this list between you so nobody carries two stoves.
Plan a trip hereGeneral backcountry gear
General backcountry kit. Rocky Mountain National Park's own rules for this permit are above.
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Gear Tips for RMNP Timed Entry
💡 Pro Tips
- •Weigh your pack before you go. A lighter pack makes for a happier hike.
- •Rent expensive gear if you are trying a new activity for the first time.
- •Test all new gear at home before hitting the trail.
- •Some items are required seasonally. Check current regulations.