Rocky Mountain NP Timed Entry (Longs Peak access)
A timed-entry reservation is required to enter all park areas — including the Longs Peak trailhead — between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the summer system. You can enter before 9 a.m. or after 2 p.m. without one. A wilderness overnight permit counts as timed entry for that trip. 2027 dates had not been posted as of verification; the window below copies the 2026 calendar.
Permit dates, fees, and rules change every year. Always confirm on the official agency or booking site before you apply.
What it covers
Advance reservation administered by Rocky Mountain National Park for the 2027 season.
Linked PeakAtlas3D summits: Longs Peak.
Who needs it
A timed-entry reservation is required to enter all park areas — including the Longs Peak trailhead — between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the summer system. You can enter before 9 a.m. or after 2 p.m. without one. A wilderness overnight permit counts as timed entry for that trip. 2027 dates had not been posted as of verification; the window below copies the 2026 calendar.
Windows
- 2027 timed-entry season (dates not yet posted; 2026 ran 22 May–12 Oct): May 22, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027 (approx.)
How to apply
Use the official booking link below. PeakAtlas3D does not sell permits. Read the source page for group size, ID, and payment rules before you start an application.
Fees (as stated by the source): Timed-entry reservation plus the park entrance fee or pass. Confirm 2027 fees on Recreation.gov / NPS.
Source
Official source · Verified 2026-10-26