I went on Wednesday and was able to get timed-entry passes (as we needed 2
because our group had 2 vehicles) for the Bear Lake road. The way the
reservation system works is 75% of timed entry passes are released for
purchase a month in advance, and 25% the day before at 5 pm. We got our
Yes, you can indeed enter RMNP without a reservation before 9 a.m. or after
3 p.m. However, when we approached the entry gate yesterday about 8:30
a.m., there was quite a line of cars. The line moved fairly quickly and we
were able to enter before 9 but I don't know what happens if, for
You can actually enter the park before 9:00am any day and enjoy any part of
the park outside of the Bear Lake Road area. You do still have to pay the
usual fees or have an America the Beautiful pass. We did this on June 3. I
just looked and Old Fall River Road west of Endovalley is still
