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RMNP Webcam
RMNP Webcam
Live views from inside Rocky Mountain National Park, straight from the National Park Service cameras. The images update each time you load this page. For the newest view, refresh the page. Use the cameras to check Rocky Mountain National Park traffic at the entrances, see current weather from Estes Park to the Alpine Visitor Center, and get a look at snow and road conditions before you drive into the park.
Park Notices
Current notices from the National Park Service for Rocky Mountain National Park. Last checked November 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM MST.
Park Closure: Trail Ridge Road Status Update
Trail Ridge Road will be closing at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 23, due to the forecast for snow, low visibility and freezing temperatures at higher elevations. The closure points will be at Many Parks Curve on the east side and Colorado River Trailhead on the west side. For the latest information on the status of Trail Ridge Road, call 970-586-1222.
Trail Ridge Road Status Update on nps.gov
Longs Peak
Longs Peak at 14,259 feet, seen from Tahosa Valley. It towers over every other peak in the park.
Beaver Meadows Entrance, U.S. Hwy 36
Just west of Estes Park on U.S. Highway 36. This view looks east from the entrance station, showing vehicles entering the park.
Fall River Entrance, U.S. Hwy 34
Just west of Estes Park on U.S. Highway 34. This view looks east from the entrance station, showing vehicles entering the park.
Grand Lake Entrance, U.S. Hwy 34
On the west side of the park on U.S. Highway 34 and Trail Ridge Road, just north of the town of Grand Lake. This view looks south from the entrance station.
Alpine Visitor Center
At 11,796 feet at the top of Fall River Pass, the highest elevation visitor center in the national park system. Views of alpine tundra, Mount Chapin, Fall River Canyon, and Old Fall River Road.
Kawuneeche Valley
On the west side of the park, with views of Harbison Meadow, half a mile north of the Grand Lake Entrance, and the Never Summer Mountains in the distance.
Continental Divide
A meadow near Glacier Basin Campground with mountain peaks in the distance. On a clear day, Thatchtop, Taylor Peak, Otis Peak, Hallett Peak, and Flattop Mountain.
Webcam images: National Park Service, Rocky Mountain National Park. See all of the park cameras on the NPS webcams page.
Webcams Around Estes Park
Live views from downtown Estes Park, a short drive from the park entrances. These cameras look at town, not inside the park.
The Taffy Shop
Live view from inside The Taffy Shop at 121 West Elkhorn Avenue. The camera looks at the taffy machines and out onto West Elkhorn Avenue, with about a 10 second delay. If the stream does not play here, watch the Taffy Cam on the shop's own page.
Forecast
From the National Weather Service. Last checked November 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM MST.
Estes Park
This Afternoon
49°
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Tonight
31°
Chance Snow Showers
Tuesday
52°
Mostly Sunny
Alpine Visitor Center, 11,796 feet
This Afternoon
30°
Chance Snow Showers
Tonight
20°
Chance Snow Showers
Tuesday
32°
Mostly Sunny
Estes Park: This Afternoon. Rain showers likely before 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tonight. A chance of snow showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 33 overnight. West southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tuesday. Mostly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. West wind 3 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Alpine Visitor Center, 11,796 feet: This Afternoon. A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 30, with temperatures falling to around 24 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Tonight. A chance of snow showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Tuesday. Mostly sunny. High near 32, with temperatures falling to around 26 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Water Levels
River readings from the U.S. Geological Survey for the Big Thompson River. Last checked November 2, 2026 at 4:50 PM MST. Readings are provisional and subject to revision.
Big Thompson River below Moraine Park, in the park
12.1 cfs
Rising from 7.4 cubic feet per second 24 hours ago. Gage height 4.13 feet. Water temperature 42.1 degrees Fahrenheit.
Big Thompson River at Loveland, below Lake Estes
20.0 cfs
Rising from 18.7 cubic feet per second 24 hours ago. Gage height 0.95 feet. No water temperature reading.
Before You Go: Traffic, Weather, and Road Conditions in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park covers 415 square miles, from the valleys around Estes Park to 14,259 feet on Longs Peak. Conditions at the entrances can look nothing like conditions above treeline, so check the cameras on this page before you leave town.
Entrance Traffic in Rocky Mountain National Park
The Beaver Meadows, Fall River, and Grand Lake entrance cameras show the flow of vehicles entering the park. If one entrance looks backed up, the other entrance on the same side of the park is often the faster choice. Parking along Bear Lake Road fills early on busy days, so an early start helps. Timed entry reservations are required during part of the year, so check the park's current alerts before you go.
Weather in Rocky Mountain National Park
Mountain weather changes fast. Be prepared for sun, strong winds, blowing snow, and icy roads at any time of year, and expect temperatures to drop as you climb. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer, and lightning above treeline is a real risk. The Park Service urges hikers above treeline to summit early and head down by noon. The cameras above show current sky and snow conditions at several elevations, from the valley floors to 11,796 feet at the Alpine Visitor Center. For more on park weather, see the Park Service weather page.
Road Conditions and Trail Ridge Road Status
Trail Ridge Road usually closes for the winter in October and reopens in late May, and temporary closures can go into effect at any time when weather moves in. Bear Lake Road stays open year round, with snow, ice, and traction controls possible in winter and spring. Old Fall River Road is a seasonal one way unpaved road that closes to vehicles in the fall. The Park Service does not post road status updates on its website, so for the latest Trail Ridge Road status call the status line at 970-586-1222, or see the Park Service road status page. For highway conditions on US 34 and US 36 into Estes Park, check CDOT's COtrip.