In May, National Park Service staff were joined by elected officials, congressional staff, project contractors, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, and other special guests to celebrate the completion of the Fall River Entrance Station construction project at the Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). The project includes three new entrance stations.
RMNP Fall River Entrance Ribbon Cutting ceremony
The project included three new entrance kiosks, a new office, an updated entrance sign, a dedicated transponder lane, and road widening. It also involved major improvements to utility systems: the wastewater and water systems serving the Fall River Entrance and the Bighorn Ranger Station were upgraded or replaced. A new on-site wastewater treatment system was installed, several water system components were modernized, and the water treatment building saw significant upgrades.
This project addresses aging infrastructure as part of a broader effort across national parks to reduce the agency’s maintenance backlog. Funding came through the National Park Service Line-Item Construction and Repair-Rehabilitation programs, which are authorized by Congress to support critical visitor service investments.
More than a decade in the making, this marks the fifth iteration of an entrance station in the Fall River area – a reflection of the park’s continued evolution over its 110-year history. The entire park is expected to open in early June. Park reservations are required online at https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086910. Article & photo courtesy of RMNP.