Estes Park, Mountain town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States
Located at an elevation of 2,293 meters, Estes Park functions as an entrance point to Rocky Mountain National Park, surrounded by peaks and forests.
Joel Estes founded the settlement in 1859 during the Colorado Gold Rush, establishing the first permanent residence in an area previously inhabited by Arapaho tribes.
The Stanley Hotel, constructed in 1909, stands as a central architectural landmark that influenced literature through Stephen King's creation of The Shining.
The town maintains multiple hiking trails, fishing spots, and camping areas, with a visitor center providing information about seasonal activities and wildlife safety.
Local rivers and lakes freeze during winter months, creating natural ice skating rinks and opportunities for winter fishing through holes in the thick ice.
Location: Larimer County
Inception: 1859
Elevation above the sea: 2,293 m
Address: Estes Park, CO 80517, USA 80517 Estes Park
Website: http://estes.org
GPS coordinates: 40.37719,-105.52322
Latest update: October 12, 2025 10:57
The Stanley Hotel
799 m
Twin Sisters Peaks
9.8 km
The Baldpate Inn
7.7 km
Bear Lake Trailhead
12.7 km
Lake Estes
3 km
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
3.4 km
Fern Lake Trail
9.4 km
Moraine Park Museum and Amphitheater
5.6 km
Snogo Snow Plow
3.4 km
McGraw Ranch
6.3 km
Park Theatre
97 m
William Allen White Cabins
5.6 km
Glacier Basin Campground Ranger Station
8.1 km
Fall River Entrance Historic District
6.7 km
Rocky Mountain National Park Utility Area Historic District
3.5 km
Moraine Park Discovery Center
5.5 km
Lily Lake
7.9 km
Longs Peak Trailhead
12.1 km
Estes Park Museum
1.7 km
Big Thompson Canyon
4.9 km
Fun City
638 m
Fall River Visitor Center
6 km
Sheep Lakes Information Station
8.7 km
Many Parks Curve
9.2 km
Sheep Lakes Turnout
8.7 km
Estes Park Aerial Tramway
649 m
Moraine Park Amphitheater
5.6 km
Big Thompson River Bridge IV
4.4 kmReviews
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