Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley

About Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley

Open during the summer, Junior Ranger Headquarters is a place just for kids! Located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park at Hidden Valley, Junior Rangers of all ages are invited to stop by and explore! Hidden Valley is located on Trail Ridge Road approximately 7 miles from the Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances. Junior Rangers and their families have the opportunity to stop and learn about forest ecology, wildlife biology, animal track identification, plant identification, and much more!

How to Get There

When traveling from Estes Park, enter RMNP using either the Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances via U.S. Highway 36 or 34 and drive towards Deer Ridge Junction. At Deer Ridge Junction, follow the signs to Trail Ridge Road and Hidden Valley. Hidden Valley is approximately 7 miles from the east side entrances. Look for the turn for Hidden Valley. When traveling from Grand Lake or the west side of RMNP, drive on U.S. Highway 34/Trail Ridge Road east-bound approximately 40 miles and look for Hidden Valley.

Plan Your Visit to Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley

Heading to Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)