Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (RMNP) (Estes Park)

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (RMNP) in Estes Park: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Venue itself free — RMNP entrance pass required (standard pass $15–$35 per vehicle; RMNP annual pass $70).

Address1000 US Hwy 36, Estes Park, CO 80517 (just before the southeast park entrance on Highway 36, about 3 miles west of town)

HoursOpen year-round daily; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Hours vary seasonally — the NPS calendar snapshot for late Oct 2026 was 9am–4:30pm daily, and summer hours have historically run longer. Check the NPS visitor-centers page before visiting

PricesVenue itself free — RMNP entrance pass required (standard pass $15–$35 per vehicle; RMNP annual pass $70)

Price notesNPS publishes the standard pass as a $15–$35 range and does not break out the 1-day vs 7-day vehicle price on its fees page; a pass is required at all times. Children under 16 do not need an individual pass when entering on foot or bicycle. In the 2026 season a standard timed-entry reservation was also required 9am–2pm daily, May 22–Oct 12 ($2 processing fee, Recreation.gov only — not sold at entrance stations or visitor centers); the 2027 schedule had not been published at verification (Nov 2, 2026).

Age notesThe park headquarters and principal visitor center: rangers, trip-planning help and a park film shown every half hour, plus the Junior Ranger Program for children (confirm current availability at the center). A Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store is on site.

BookingTimed-entry reservations (in season) are made on Recreation.gov only — they are not sold at visitor centers.

Suggested timeAbout 1 hours

AccessibilityNPS states that its visitor centers offer accessible restrooms, exhibits and parking (park-wide statement); center-specific accessibility detail beyond that is not published.

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Venue details last verified October 31, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (RMNP) — Estes Park, Colorado

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