Museums

Holzwarth Historic Site - Holzwarth Trout Lodge (Never Summer Ranch)

Open

The site can be visited, but without access to the interior of these historic structures. A brochure is available at the trailhead.

Location

The site is on US Rt 34, about 7 miles north of the Grand Lake Entrance Station. The lodge buildings are reached by a half mile walkway from the parking lot. A walking path connects the various buildings.

Available Facilities

Several old buildings used in the operation of the historic lodge and dude ranch. Outside are pieces of equipment used in the ranch and lodge operations. Electric cart provides accessibility to the ranch, which is 1/2 mile from the parking lot.

Moraine Park Museum

Open

Closed for the 2008 season

2009 Season

April 25 26, open, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

May 2 through June 13, open daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 14 through September 7 (Labor Day), open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

September 8 through October 12 (Columbus Day), open daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone

970-586-1206

Location

Off of the Bear Lake Road, 1 1/2 miles from the Beaver Meadows Entrance.

Exhibits

Natural history exhibits in the museum. A half-mile nature trail begins at the museum.

Available Facilities

Restrooms. Book Corner. Elevator between first and second floors. All facilities handicapped accessible.

Visitor Centers

Alpine

Open

Closed for the 2008 season.

2009 Season

-Open daily

May 22 through June 13, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 14 through September 7 (Labor Day), 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

September 8 through October 12 (Columbus Day), 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last day of operation is October 12, weather permitting)

Phone

970-586-1206

Location

At Fall River Pass at the junction of Trail Ridge and Old Fall River roads, 4 miles east of the Continental Divide.

Closures

Visitor center open depending on weather and road conditions. Closed in winter.

Special Programs

Ranger-led walks and talks.

Exhibits

Alpine tundra exhibits.

Available Facilities

Accessible restrooms, or vault toilets. Bookstore and adjacent gift shop and snack bar.

Beaver Meadows

Open

Open All Year (Closed Christmas Day)

Open daily

October 26, 2008 through April 25, 2009, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

April 26 through June 13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 14 through August 29, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

August 30 through September 7 (Labor Day), 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

September 8 throught October 24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 25 throught early spring 2010, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone

970-586-1206

Location

On U.S. Rt. 36, 3 miles from the town of Estes Park at the park entrance.

Special Programs

A film introduction to the park is shown on the hour and half-hour throughout the day.

Exhibits

Large topographical relief map of the park.

Available Facilities

Visitor Information. Book Corner. Restrooms on the plaza adjacent to the visitor center and in lower level of the visitor center. Handicapped accessible restrooms are in the plaza restroom facility and on main floor of the visitor center.

Fall River

Open

Open All Year (weekends only in winter)

May 1 through October 25, 2008, open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 26, 2008 through April 25, 2009, open weekends, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.

November 28, December 22 through December 24, December 26, December 29 through January 2, 2009, February 16, open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

April 26 through October 24, open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone

970-586-1206

Location

On U.S. Rt. 34, 5 miles west of the town of Estes Park, at the Fall River Entrance to the park.

Exhibits

Wildlife exhibits.

Available Facilities

Visitor information, restrooms. Fully handi-capped accessible. "Discovery Room" for children. A restaurant and gift shop are adjacent to the visitor center.

Kawuneeche

Open

Open All Year, closed Christmas Day.

Open daily

September 28, 2008 through April 25, 2009, 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm

April 26 through June 13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 14 through September 7 (Labor Day), 8 p.m. to 6 p.m.

September 8 through September 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

September 27 through early spring 2010, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone

970-586-1513

Location

1 mile north of the town of Grand Lake on U.S. Rt. 34 at the entrance to the park.

Special Programs

Ranger led programs are presented in the auditorium every Saturday evening commencing June 19th throughout the summer.

Exhibits

Topographical relief map of the park. Cultural and natural history exhibits. Park orientation film.

Available Facilities

Book Corner. Fully accessible restrooms. Backcountry office.

Lily Lake

CLOSED