Holzwarth Historic Site

About Holzwarth Historic Site

Explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, where the Never Summer Ranch and the Holzwarth Trout Lodge was operated by the Holzwarth family through multiple generations from the 1910s to 1970s. Located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park eight miles east of (12.8 km) the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. The grounds of the Holzwarth Historic Site are open year-round, 24 hours a day. Beginning on May 23, buildings will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., conditions permitting.

How to Get There

Explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park along Trail Ridge Road eight miles (12.8 km) from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center, north of the Grand Lake Entrance. Park your vehicle at the Holzwarth Historic Site parking area and walk down a dirt path along the Colorado River 0.5 miles to reach the cabins and other buildings. Vehicle access is not available to the historic site itself.

Plan Your Visit to Holzwarth Historic Site

Heading to Holzwarth Historic Site? 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)