Recreation area

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Rocky Mountain National Park · Estes Park · Colorado — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is open year-round. This visitor center is located on the east side of RMNP near the town of Estes Park, along U.S. Highway 36 approximately 1 mile east of the Beaver Meadows Entrance to RMNP. Inside the visitor center, meet with park staff, enjoy the park's movie, and visit the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store.

Getting there

When entering the park through the main entrance on US Hwy 36, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center will be on your left.

Contact
(970) 586-1206

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.