Accessibility

	Physical / Mobility Deaf / Hearing Loss Blind / Low Vision Service Animals Rocky Mountain National Park has something for everyone to enjoy, from exploring the park's trails to taking a scenic drive and wildlife viewing. The National Park Service is committed to ensuring that all people have equal opportunity to benefit from our facilities, programs, services, and activities.   NPS Park Entrance Fees & Passes The Interagency Access Pass is part of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series. The Access Pass is free for US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities and covers park entrance fees. Who is Eligible? The Interagency Access Pass may be issued to US citizens or permanent residents of any age that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability) that severely limits one or more major life activities. To learn more, visit the NPS Interagency Access Pass webpage.   Bathrooms and Water Throughout most of the park, drinking water is not available. Bathrooms in the park are vault toilets. Toilets have grab bars on the rear and side walls, toilet paper, turning room, and hand sanitizer. They do not have child-sized changing tables or running water. There are no adult-size changing tables within the park.   Park Map Rocky Mountain National Park's offical park map is available upon arrival at the park's entrance stations. A braille and large-print version are available at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. To download the audio described version or the braille-ready file, visit our Brochures page.   Safety Altitude Elevation ranges from 7,500 feet in the nearby towns to over 12,000 feet on Trail Ridge Road. Altitude sickness affects many visitors every year. Symptoms include headaches, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, and unconsciousness. Altitude can also aggravate pre-existing conditions like heart and lung diseases. To help alleviate or prevent altitude sickness, take your time, drink water, eat, and rest. The only cure is to travel down to lower elevations. Lightning Lightning regularly strikes in the park. Check the forecast before heading out. If you see lightning or hear thunder, seek safety. Avoid open areas like lakes and meadows. Stay away from mountain tops, ridgelines, and isolated trees. To learn more, visit our Lightning Safety page. Weather Temperatures can vary wildly depending season, altitude, and time of day. Conditions can change rapidly and unexpectedly. Visit our Weather page for more information. Seasonal Weather and Snow A bright, sunny day can turn windy and wet in minutes. Be prepared for changing conditions. September and October bring clear, crisp air, blue skies, colder nights, and dry weather. Early snowstorms are always a possibility, especially on Trail Ridge Road. Be prepared. Road conditions can change drastically and impact visibility.   WiFi WiFi is available at: Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Fall River Visitor Center, and Kawuneeche Visitor Center.   Visiting the Park For more information about visiting the park as someone with a disability, check out one of the pages linked below. These pages highlight the features and barriers of the services, facilities, and activities in the park. The same information was developed into a 48-page guide, called the Access Guide. You can pick up a copy of the guide from park visitor centers or visit our Brochures page to download the Access Guide to print at home.   Physical / Mobility Campgrounds, Visitor Centers, and more! Deaf / Hearing Loss Captioning, Assistive Listening, and more! Blind / Low Vision Audio description, braille, and more. Service Animals Learn more about safety information for you service animal.