Access to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes has lodging facilities, campgrounds and restaurants that are handicapped accessible.

Estes Park's downtown area.is a quaint, older town lined with many little shops and eateries. Services range from Dad's Laundry with a hot, clean, roll-in shower to shuttle service from DIA (Denver International Airport).

Behind the Tourist Information Center is the Lake Estes Trail. It is a flat concrete trail (1.4 miles one direction). This borders Lake Estes where there is a fishing pier designed for handicap access. The trail also borders the nine hole golf course, which is a frequent grazing spot for elk. There are picnic tables along the trail also, so one could pack a lunch and enjoy the scenery.

If fishing is your sport there are handicap accessible fishing areas along the Big Thompson River east of Estes. Sports shops can direct you to the good “biting” spots and fix you up with any equipment you may need.

The Estes Park Quota Club has wheelchairs and other hospital equipment available for loan on a temporary basis. Arrangements can be made by calling the Estes Park Medical Center at 970-586-2317. A small, refundable deposit is required on all equipment.

Rocky Mountain National Park

United States citizens who have been determined to be blind, deaf, or permanently disabled for purposes of receiving benefits under federal law are eligible for a Golden Access Passport. This lifetime pass for free admission into all National Park Service areas is available at no charge. Please inquire at any information station.

All park visitor centers and museums have designated parking spaces bearing the International Symbol for Accessibility (ISA). These spaces are reserved for persons with disabilities. If you need to use these spaces, but do not have special license plates or placards for your vehicle, you may obtain a temporary parking permit at any park visitor center. To receive this free permit, you need to give the model, make and color of your vehicle, the license plate number, and the state where it is registered.

Assistance dogs trained to serve as aids for persons with medical, mobility, hearing or visual impairments are, by state law, allowed throughout areas of the park otherwise closed to domestic pets. This includes, but is not limited to, hiking trails, buildings, and picnic areas. In order to take your assistance dog into these areas, the animal must be trained and certified, and you should carry proper identification.

Accessible Trails:

Bear Lake is fully accessible for 0.1 mile in each direction around the lake. Otherwise, marginally accessible, hard packed gravel trail encircling the lake.

Beaver Boardwalk is a moderately accessible 1/8-mile boardwalk through beaver ponds and lodges. Beaver Boardwalk has no ISA-designated parking.

Sprague Lake is fully accessible, hard packed gravel trail encircling the lake.

Coyote Valley is a fully accessible hard packed 1 mile gravel loop trail.

Lily Lake Trail: is fully accessible, hard packed gravel, loop trail.

Information on a wide variety of subjects about Rocky Mountain National Park is available for loan on audio tapes, large print, or in Braille format. These materials can be checked out and returned to any of the following locations: Park Headquarters, Moraine Park Museum, Alpine Visitor Center and Kawuneeche Visitor Center. The audio tapes require special tape players which can also be borrowed form the park.

Camping:

Sprague Lake Handicamp provides tent camping for up to 10 people. Cost is $15 permit. It's open summer & fall. Call for reservations: 970-586-1242

Watchable Wildlife

Within the park and around Estes Park, wildlife abounds and can often be viewed from the roadway or a parking spot. Elk, mule deer, coyotes and bighorn sheep are the most common sights. Also one can see fox, marmots, squirrels, raccoons and birds including an occasional eagle or owl.

by Sue Baptista,
Miles Motel & Cottages

These properties offer some easy-access and handicap facilities:

McGregor Mountain Lodge (800) 835-8439 (970) 586-3457 eMail [note this]
STAND ALONE CABINS & SPACIOUS SUITES Spectacular panoramic views of Continental Divide! Bordering Rocky Mountain Nat. Park. Fireplaces, Jacuzzis fully-equipped kitchens, BBQ's. Bird & Wildlife Watching. HOT TUB. Open Year Round. Seasonal Rates save $
Fireplaces bordering Rocky Mountain National Park!

Estes Park Condos (800) 349-1003 (970) 577-0068 eMail [note this]
LUXURY Accommodations w/ Outstanding VALUE. "A Home Away from Home Getaway." 1, 2, 3 BR's. Fully applianced Kitchens, Living Room Fireplaces, Private decks overlooking Fall River. Private Hot Tubs & Spa Suites. 1 mi. to RMNP, 3 mi. to Downtown. FREE: Stocked river fishing, WIFI, local calls, movies, games, indoor & outdoor activities.
LUXURY Accommodations w/ Outstanding VALUE!

Lazy R Cottages (800) 726-3728 (970) 586-3708 eMail [note this]
Log cabins with personal hot tubs and sparkling clean 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom cabins. Furnished kitchens, fireplaces, picnic tables, grills, playground, free Wi-Fi. What a view! Open all year. Winter specials.
Beautiful continental divide views!

Aspen Winds 800 399-6010 970.586.6010 eMail [note this]
Features- One bedroom suites, two-bedroom suites and spa suites along Fall River.

Rams Horn Village Resort (800)229-4676 (970) 586 - 4338 eMail [note this]
By the East Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, Rams Horn Village Resort's two-bedroom, two-bath homes are cozy, yet plush. Full kitchens, TV's, VCR/DVD's, gas fireplaces, patios, gas and charcoal grills, outdoor (summer) pool and year round hot tubs. Exceptionally friendly and service-oriented staff. Winner of RCI's Gold Crown designation for the 16th straight year.
Estes Park's Premiere Family Getaway

Evergreens on Fall River (888) 686-3393 (970) 577-9786 eMail [note this]
New luxury riverfront cabins! Romantic 1 bdrm cabins with in-room spa tubs, 2 bdrm family cabins. Fireplaces, riverfront decks, kitchens, gas grills, outdoor hot tub, fishing. 1.5 miles from Nat'l Park, 3 miles from shopping.

Timber Creek Chalets (800) 764-4308 (970) 586-8803 eMail [note this]
Family resort nestled on 11 beautifully wooded acres near RMNP. Cabins, suites, heated swimming pool, hot tubs, fireplaces, kitchens, gas grills, free wireless, and lodge with pool table. Some units are pet friendly. Open all year. Winter specials.
Hike right from your front door!

Wildwood Inn (866) 586-7029 (970) 586-7804 eMail [note this]
Wanting to be on the River or perhaps up on the Mountain side for the most fabulous views? We have both locations offering upscale spacious cabin suites, condo's & studios all with luxurious Down bedding & high count linens. Most with kitchens, fireplaces, some with indoor or fireside hot tubs and private decks,wildlife,adj.to Rocky Mountain National Park. Cable TV,VCR/DVD, Stereo,Phone,BBQ,WI-FI
55.00-428.00 Some w/King Deluxe TEMPUR-PEDIC (tm) beds Good thru 12/31/08

Silver Moon Inn (800) 818-6006 (970) 586-3151 eMail [note this]
AAA 3-diamond property, best location, 100 yards from village on the Fall River. Microwaves, fridges, internet, pool, hot-tubs, play ground -Walk to 20 cafe's

Fawn Valley Inn (800) 525-2961 (970) 586-2388 eMail [note this]
One- and two-bedroom condos, Jacuzzi and hot tub suites, fireplaces, kitchens, decks with spectacular views of Fall River and Deer Mountain. Heated outdoor pool (seasonal) and hot tub. One mile from R.M.N.P. Open all year. Call for winter specials.
Beautiful views and fishing in the river!

Discovery Lodge 800 354 8253 970 586-3336 eMail [note this]
Discovery Lodge is the premiere lodging choice within walking distance of downtown Estes Park. Come enjoy our scenic 5 acre property with a trout pond and little island to relax around. We're adjacent a 9 hole golf course and just a short walk to Lake Estes.

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