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Rocky Mountain National Park
Publications

Official Park Newspaper-Winter 2008/2009 (11 x 14-PDF 1.2 mb)
Rocky Mountain National Park's official newspaper published seasonally.

Access (8 1/2 x 11-PDF-492 kb)
Accessible areas and services in Rocky Mountain National Park

Alpine Tundra (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 879 kb)
Over one-third of Rocky Mountain National Park is alpine tundra.

Archaeology (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 360 kb)
Colorado has been the home to prehistoric Indians since the end of the last Ice Age.

Aspen Beauty (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 460 kb)
The beauty of this deciduous tree adds diversity and color to the tree population of the park.

Aspenglen Campground (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 385 kb)
Located near the Fall River on Route 34, this campground is open during the summer months. For more information about camping, click here.

Backcountry Camping Guide (11 x 14-PDF 1161 kb-full newspaper version)
Backcountry Camping Guide-text only (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 39kb)
Backcountry camping information

Bear Lake Summer Trails (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 508kb)
Hiking trails available in the vicinity of Bear Lake Road

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center & Headquarters Building (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 499 kb)
This Frank Lloyd Wright structure is listed on the National Historic Register.

Camping 2008 (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 357 kb)
There are five campgrounds located in Rocky Mountain National Park. For more information about campgrounds, click here.

Facts and Figures 2008 (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 240 kb) 
Visitation, acreage, elevations and resources at Rocky Mountain National Park 

Fall River Hiking Trails (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 302 kb)
Hiking trails available in the Fall River area

Fees and Passes 2008 (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 320 kb)
Entrance fees and annual passes to Rocky Mountain National Park

Fish, Amphibians, Reptile Checklist (8 1/2 x 11 -PDF 238 kb) What fish are native or introduced in Rocky Mountain National Park and what amphibians and reptiles can be found in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Fishing 2008 (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 692 kb)
Information & Regulations

Flood! (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 927 kb)
The Big Thompson flood of 1976 and the Lawn Lake flood of 1982.

Geology (8 1/2 x 14 -PDF 357 kb)
Discover the history of the geology of Rocky Mountain National Park

Glacier Basin Campground (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 509 kb)
Open during the summer months, this wooded campground is located close to several trailheads. For more information about camping, click here.

Horses and Pack Animals (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 400 kb) Information about riding and camping with your horses, mules, and llamas in Rocky Mountain National Park (for information about the two stables located within the park and making reservations for organized rides, click here)

Kawuneeche Hiking Trails (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 320 kb)
Hiking trails available in the Kawuneeche Valley on the west side of the park

Lightning (8 1/2 x 11 -PDF 252 kb) How to deal with thunderstorm and lightning conditions in the high country.

Longs Peak (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 336 kb)The highest peak in the park, Longs Peak is a challenging destination for hikers and climbers.

Longs Peak Campground (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 361 kb)
The park's smallest campground is for tents only and is located near the Longs Peak Trailhead. It is open year round. For more information about camping, click here.

Moraine Park Campground (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 449 kb)
Rocky Mountain National Park's largest campground has spectacular views of the Continental Divide. It is open year round. For more information about camping, click here.

Mountain Pine Beetles (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 1300 kb)
Why are there so many brown trees?

Night Sky (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 231 kb)
Astronomy in Rocky Mountain National Park

Pets (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 273 kb)
Enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park with your pet.

Professional Bus Tours (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 273 kb)
Health and safety for professional bus tours.

Technical Climbing and the Bivouac Permit (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 309 kb)
Regulations for doing technical climbing and bivouacing.

Ticks (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 280 kb)
Information about ticks in Rocky Mountain National Park including how to avoid and manage tick encounters.

Student Guide (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 404 kb)
Need help writing your school report?

Timbercreek Campground (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 398 kb)
Located on the west side of the park, approximately ten miles east of the town of Grand Lake, this wooded campground offers the serenity of the quieter side of the park. For more information about camping, click here.

Vapor Lock ( 8 1/2 x 11-PDF 396 kb)
Gas vaporizes at a lower temperature at this elevation and may cause the flow of gas to your car's engine to slow down or even stop.

Watching Wildlife (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 658 kb)
One of the highlights of a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park is viewing the wildlife.

Weather and Climate (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 547 kb)
Weather and climate are not the same thing. Information about these conditions in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Wild Basin Summer Trails (8 1/2 x 14-PDF 418 kb)
Hiking trails available in the Wild Basin area

Winter Activities (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 194 kb)
Sledding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are popular activities in the winter at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Winter Day Hikes (8 1/2 x 11-PDF 203 kb)
Popular winter hiking on the east side of the park.

a photo of Abner Sprague buying a pass to Rocky Mountain National Park  

Did You Know?
Homesteader and lodge keeper Abner Sprague was the first person to pay to enter Rocky Mountain National Park. His fee was $3.

Last Updated: December 17, 2008 at 18:38 EST