Rocky Mountain National Park
On the edge of Grand Lake, Colorado, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most spectacular and popular national parks in the United States. Here are some facts about the park:

416 square miles in size, encompassing 265,769 acres of wilderness

359 miles of trails, originating from 35 trailheads

150 lakes

476 miles of creeks and streams, including the headwaters of the Colorado River

5 drive-in campgrounds, with 585 campsites

200 backcountry camping sites

900 species of plants

281 types of birds, including the broadtailed hummingbird, mountain bluebird, osprey and peregrine falcon

60 species of mammals, including elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mule deer, black bears and coyote

3,000 elk reside in Rocky Mountain National Park during the summer

The highest, continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road, connects Grand Lake to Estes Park, and reaches 12,183 feet

The Continental Divide runs through Rocky Mountain National Park – the line that divides the flow of water between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans


Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Centers
There are five visitor centers in Rocky Mountain National Park, which offer:

Ranger-led programs (talks, nature walks and bird walks)

Interactive exhibits detailing past and present landscapes

Children’s discovery rooms

Bookstores

Free movies and slide shows

3D orientation maps

Life-sized wildlife displays

Interpretive programs

On your way in or out of Rocky Mountain National Park, check out the shopping, dining, lodging and recreational activities Grand Lake, Colorado has to offer!