National Park
Waterfalls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is a national park of the United States located approximately 55 mi (89 km) northwest of Denver in north-central Colorado, within the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The park is situated between the towns of Estes Park to the east and Grand Lake to the west. The eastern and western slopes of the Continental Divide run directly through the center of the park with the headwaters of the Colorado River located in the park's northwestern region. The main features of the park include mountains, alpine lakes and a wide variety of wildlife within various climates and environments, from wooded forests to mountain tundra.
32 documented waterfalls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Every named waterfall we've catalogued inside the park boundary, sorted by popularity. Click through for height, access, photos, live streamflow, and seasonal guidance.
Chasm Falls
98 ft · photo
Adams Falls
no height · photo
Alberta Falls
no height · photo
Bridal Veil Falls
no height · photo
Calypso Cascades
no height · photo
Cascade Falls
no height
Columbine Falls
no height
Fan Falls
no height
Fern Falls
no height · photo
Glacier Falls
no height
Grace Falls
no height
Granite Falls
no height
Horseshoe Falls
no height · photo
Lost Falls
no height
Lower Copeland Falls
no height
Lyric Falls
no height
Marguerite Falls
no height · photo
Mertensia Falls
no height
Ouzel Falls
no height
Ribbon Falls
no height
Thousand Falls
no height
Thunder Falls
no height
Timberline Falls
no height · photo
Trio Falls
no height
War Dance Falls
no height
Copeland Falls
no height
Hidden Falls
no height
MacGregor Falls
no height
North Inlet Falls
no height
Upper Copeland Falls
no height
West Creek Falls
no height
Windy Gulch Cascades
no height
Plan your visit
For fees, hours, current alerts, lodging, and downloadable maps, the National Park Service is the authoritative source. We link directly so you always see the freshest info.
Official NPS page
https://www.nps.gov/rock/index.htm
Fees and passes
Entrance fees and the America the Beautiful pass
Current conditions
Road status, closures, weather impacts
Park maps
Downloadable PDFs and interactive maps
Lodging and food
Lodges, campgrounds, in-park dining
Alerts and news
Active closures, fires, wildlife encounters
When the park is busy
4,150,000 visitors per year (2023-2024 average). Peak is Aug, quietest is Jan.
Showing typical monthly distribution for parks with similar climate. Plan around the peak if you want fewer crowds — shoulder months often have the same scenery without the wait.
Source: NPS IRMA Visitor Use Statistics. Annual total reflects 2023-2024 average; monthly shape is climate-modeled.
Questions visitors ask
Is there a fee to enter Rocky Mountain National Park?
Yes. Rocky Mountain National Park charges an entrance fee that varies by vehicle type and pass. The America the Beautiful annual pass covers most National Parks. See the official NPS fee page for current amounts: https://www.nps.gov/rock/index.htm/planyourvisit/fees.htm
How many waterfalls are in Rocky Mountain National Park?
We've documented 32 named waterfalls inside the park boundary using OpenStreetMap, USGS GNIS, and point-in-polygon checks against the official NPS boundary.
What's the best time of year to see waterfalls in Rocky Mountain National Park?
We don't have season data on enough waterfalls inside Rocky Mountain National Park yet to recommend a window.
Can I bring my dog to Rocky Mountain National Park?
Most National Parks restrict dogs to developed areas (parking lots, paved roads, campgrounds) and prohibit them on most trails. Check the park's specific pet policy before visiting: https://www.nps.gov/rock/index.htm/planyourvisit/pets.htm
What are Rocky Mountain National Park's hours?
Rocky Mountain National Park is generally open 24/7, but visitor centers, roads, and specific facilities have their own hours and seasonal closures. Always check current conditions: https://www.nps.gov/rock/index.htm/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Answers cross-reference official NPS pages and our point-in-polygon dataset. NPS is authoritative for fees, hours, and current conditions — always click through before driving.