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Sprague is already on my itinerary. I spent many trips in RMNP over

Posted by ThanksForLooking

on June 22, 2026, 16:19:49, in reply to "Looking forward to your September pics of RMNP."

the years (mostly backpacking), but that was years ago prior to timed entry. I've never visited quite this late in the year either.

I'm in the Moraine Park campground for three nights. My reservation confirmation indicates that the campground includes the timed entry to the park (given that I am in the park), but also to Bear Lake. I was surprised the Bear Lake pass was included.

I'm hoping to drive Trail Ridge Road...hoping it isn't snowed over by then.

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We've recently visited 2nd to last week in September (2025) and the 1st week of October (2024). Fall foliage was strong both trips, but that last week of September would probably have been ideal for all elevations of the park.

That said, while the elk were in rut for both trips, in September more of the bulls still have both antlers. By the time October rolled around, many had broken at least a portion of one off.

If you are photographing at sunrise, try one morning at Sprague Lake and another in Upper Beaver Meadows.

Make sure you get your timed entry passes. For September they'll be available August 1st 9 AM CDT. Edit: Last week of September I'll be in Yellowstone for 4 days. I should really get a good camera & glass.

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I recently returned from a 14 day road trip from Chicago to western Nebraska and South Dakota. Stops along the way included Omaha, the Nebraska sandhills, Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, Fort Robinson, and Sioux Falls. I also photographed a rodeo for the first time as well as a collegiate baseball game in Pierre, South Dakota.

Here's a link to my favorites from this trip:
https://www.nagelphotography.com/p973848333

The next road trip I have planned isn't until September. It's another 14 day road trip--this time through Kansas and with some time in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Thanks for looking...
Glenn

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