Estes Park, named after Missouri native Joel Estes who founded Estes Park in 1859, is a popular summer resort community that rests at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park lies along the Big Thompson River in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.  With a population of 5,558 in 2010 the town sits at an elevation of 7,522 feet on the front range of the Rocky Mountains.

While in Estes Park, Colorado, relax and breath the crisp clean mountain air, enjoy the beautiful snow capped mountain vistas or stroll along our downtown Riverwalk with shops and restaurants along the way. Whether it's hiking our 300 miles of trails, world acclaimed rock climbing in the Lumpy Ridge immediately north of Estes Park, shopping, sports or simply relaxing by the river you will not be disappointed. Estes Park is surrounded by mountains ranging from 8,000 to 14,000 feet, clear lakes and trout filled streams, incredible wild flowers and abundant wildlife. With friendly neighbors, quality schools, and outstanding medical services Estes Park offers an unequaled quality of life in the mountains.