East-side entrances re-open to vehicles; 4WD or AWD required

Snowplow operations near Horseshoe Park January 1 2022/ Courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park

RMNP UPDATE - January 1, 2022

​Beaver Meadows Entrance and Fall River Entrance on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park have reopened to vehicle traffic.  Bear Lake Road and Trail Ridge Road above Deer Ridge Junction remain closed for plow operations.  There is no anticipated time for reopening.  Roads on the west side of the park are open.

All park roads are icy and snowpacked. 4wd and all wheel drive or 2wd with snow chains or alternate traction devices are required.  

Wild Basin Entrance remains closed to vehicles.  


Snowfall from recent storm varies based on elevation, but new accumulation of roughly 10 inches to 13 inches from 7,800 feet to 9, 800 feet.