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Rocky Mountain National Park Permits To Go On Sale For Month Of August

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (CBS4) - Reservations to enter the Rocky Mountain National Park in August will go on sale July 1 at 10 a.m. A timed entry permit or camping reservation is required for private vehicles visiting between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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Rocky Mountain National Park (credit: CBS)

The permit system includes the park and outlying areas like Lyly Lake, Longs Peak, Lumpy Ridge and Wild Basin.

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Rocky Mountain National Park (credit: CBS)

The new system started on June 4 to help park officials manage the pace and flow of visitors and to abide by public health guidelines.

Visitors need to create an account on recreation.gov and then make their reservation.

LINK: Rocky Mountain National Park

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