One Day Entry Fee Increase - RMNP

Well when they get rid of the timed entry fee on top of the regular entry fee, then I’ll go back to the NP’s!

dodge guy wrote:
Well when they get rid of the timed entry fee on top of the regular entry fee, then I’ll go back to the NP’s!

That's part of what is happening and it is making the parks a little less crowded. Timed entry spreads the crowds out some and reduces their numbers and there are those like dodge guy who won't go at all. Just got back from Arches and there weren't lines for parking spots like there has been in the past.

Yes, but it sucks because they are charging for something we are already paying for!

I always get the annual pass. Sometimes I use it more than others. Support your parks.

In addition to the fee increase and the continuation of timed entry, the shuttles are also coming back. Will also be starting the weekend of May 27th and run into October. Free shuttles, easy to get to Bear Lake area from a variety of starting points.

dodge guy wrote:
Yes, but it sucks because they are charging for something we are already paying for!

The fact is we haven't been paying otherwise there wouldn't be $12 Billion US in deferred maintenance in the NPS system. (And that number is going to double before we get round to it.)

dodge guy wrote:
Well when they get rid of the timed entry fee on top of the regular entry fee, then I’ll go back to the NP’s!

Isn't it a $2 fee?......

Bionic Man wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
Well when they get rid of the timed entry fee on top of the regular entry fee, then I’ll go back to the NP’s!

Isn't it a $2 fee?......

Yes, just another fee! And where does that money go?

dodge guy wrote:

Bionic Man wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
Well when they get rid of the timed entry fee on top of the regular entry fee, then I’ll go back to the NP’s!

Isn't it a $2 fee?......

Yes, just another fee! And where does that money go?

Just go early or late and there is no need for the timed entry at all.

My goodness. What a lot of commotion over $2.00. How much did you spend to fill your fuel tank last time? How much did your rig cost? How much do you spend a night at your last stop at an RV park?

This timed reservation system is in place to make for a better-quality visit. So more time sightseeing and less time waiting in line at the entrance and easier to find parking once in the park. With the timed reservation system in place at Arches, I'd guess the line at the entrance station is 25% of what it was a couple of years ago.

From their website, visitation at RMNP increased 42% in seven years. But there wasn't a 42% increase in parking spaces nor will they be making Trail Ridge Road four lane anytime in the near (or even distant) future.

You can do like we did at Arches: ride your bike into the park. No timed entrance permit required. The ride up Fall River Road is quite scenic and the coast back down from the top of Trail Ridge Road is exhilarating.