Estes Park is surrounded by the exhilarating landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park, where you will find waterfalls, pristine mountain lakes, meandering streams, glacial deposits, icy pools, winding roads, thick evergreen forests, aspen groves, a variety of wildlife/flora/fauna and breathtaking vistas. Sheer cliffs rise from the edge of mountain roads to towering heights above. Trail Ridge Road, the nation's highest continuously paved highway, travels through the heart of the national park from Estes Park to Grand Lake and provides access to the beauty of the alpine tundra above tree line.
The Town of Estes Park is in a high mountain valley, accessible by good roads and surrounded by snow-capped peaks from 8,500 to 14,000 feet high. This small mountain town offers a diverse and eclectic mix of building styles and venues including rustic cabins, elegant homes, historic hotels, turn of the century working ranches and outbuildings, an aerial tramway, a fairgrounds and rodeo arena, an historic movie theatre, ice cream soda shops, numerous churches, two golf courses, restaurants and banquet halls, miniature golf courses, city parks, and much more. Lake Estes offers a marina with large dam and a four mile scenic walking and biking trail, where wildlife is frequently spotted.
The Town of Estes Park is in a high mountain valley, accessible by good roads and surrounded by snow-capped peaks from 8,500 to 14,000 feet high. This small mountain town offers a diverse and eclectic mix of building styles and venues including rustic cabins, elegant homes, historic hotels, turn of the century working ranches and outbuildings, an aerial tramway, a fairgrounds and rodeo arena, an historic movie theatre, ice cream soda shops, numerous churches, two golf courses, restaurants and banquet halls, miniature golf courses, city parks, and much more. Lake Estes offers a marina with large dam and a four mile scenic walking and biking trail, where wildlife is frequently spotted.
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Estes Park Information Community Contact: Suzy Blackhurst Estes Park Film Commission Visit Estes Park P.O. Box 4426 Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-0500 (970) 586-4036 (fax) e-mail: sblackhurst@VisitEstesPark.com http://www.VisitEstesPark.com Population 10,000 (approximate) Elevation 7,522 feet Location: Larmier Co., Colorado's Front Range Airport Service: Fort Collins Municipal Airport Jeffco Airport Boulder Airport Longmont Airport Denver International Airport- commercial flights Accommodations: # of hotels/lodging facilities 150 # of hotel rooms 3,900 Special Locations: Rocky Mountain National Park Abundant rock formations Winding mountain roads The Stanley Hotel Victorian village Rustic lodges and cabins Lake Estes with a marina Rodeo arena and fairgrounds Dude/Guest Ranches Abundant elk Turn of the century working cattle ranch Beautiful downtown shopping district Waterfalls and mountain streams Numerous city parks Winter sports facilities Numerous churches Local Agency Phone Numbers: Police (970) 586-4000 Fire (970) 577-0900 State Patrol (970) 223-8701 County Sheriff (970) 498-5130 Rocky Mountain National Park (970) 586-1363 Climate: Annual Precipitation 13.84 inches Annual Snowfall (in town) 36 inches Because of the valley setting, our winters are not as harsh as in other mountain towns. Overall, Estes Park averages over 300 days of beautiful sunshine each year. Credits: The Shining (TV mini-series), General Motors commercial, Dumb and Dumber, Centennial, Harley Davidson, Warren Miller Films, TLC-Trading Spaces, Lexus commercial Permits/Area Contacts: Town of Estes Park Contact: Suzy Blackhurst 9700-586-0500 sblackhurst@VisitEstesPark.com Rocky Mountain National Park Contact: Kyle Patterson 970-586-1363 Kyle_Patterson@nps.gov Larimer County Contact: Frank Lancaster 970-498-7004 flancaster@larimer.org Filming/Production Assistance/Area Contacts: Nick Molle Productions Contact: Nick Molle 970-586-6399 nmolle@nickmolleproductions.com |
 Historic 1800's MacGregor Ranch   The Birch Knoll ruins, overlooking downtown Estes Park  Devils Gulch Road offers many scenic views  Trading Spaces/TLC during a recent shoot  The Stanley Hotel, main lobby of the 'Overlook Hotel' from "The Shining" miniseries |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q.How far is Estes Park from Denver?
A. 70 Miles, about a 90 minute drive
Q. Do you have any old western ranches?
A. Yes, we actually have two historic ranches
Q. Do I need any permits to film in Estes Park?
A. Yes, any filming on public property will require a permit.
Q. When I bring my production company into the area, will there be hotels and catering services that can handle my needs?
A. Yes, there are several larger hotels that have worked with film crews, as well as smaller condo/cabin facilities. Several catering companies can handle the food and beverage requirements of a large crew with varied schedules.
Q. Can I be guaranteed snow during the winter months?
A. Estes Park is located on the Front Range of mountains, which generally means more temperate climates and less snowfall. Natural, consistent snowfall is more likely to be found about 5 miles away in Rocky Mountain National Park, rather than in the Town of Estes Park. Rocky Mountain National Park also has a permit requirement.
Q. Are studio facilities available in Estes Park?
A. Yes, a local production company offers an Edit Suite with Beta Cam, DV Cam and Discrete Edit.
Q. Do you have local crews and talent to assist my production?
A. Yes, experienced crews, talent and equipment are all available within a 1.5 hour drive of Estes Park.
