Find Summer Recreation
The best time to visit the Rockies
Every season offers a unique experience for the visitor. Read More
Rafting the Rockies
Whitewater rafting is a great way to spend a hot summer day in the Rocky Mountains. Read More
Rocky Mountain Camping
Find five campgrounds located within the national park and heaps of private RV parks and camps in town. Read More
Biking near the Rockies
There are many trails to be enjoyed in surrounding towns and forests. Read More
Hiking, whitewater rafting, golf courses, biking, horseback rides, ATV trails, fishing hot spots ... how much more convincing do you need to visit the Rocky Mountains during the summer.
Summer is probably the greatest time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, Colorado because of accessibility and variety of outdoor activities available. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails in the parks surrounding mountains lead to beautiful vistas, lakes, and grand canyons of rock. Local rivers and lakes provide hours of fun for the whole family on canoes, kayaks, and rafts. Explore the mountains during your summer vacations in a different way than you are used to . . . hire a climbing guide, enjoy the views along a scenic drive, go off-roading on an ATV.