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Visit the Holzwarth Historic Site - Rocky Mountain National Park

View of the front of the historic Columbine Cabin at the Holzwarth Historic Site
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Visit the Holzwarth Historic Site

Rocky Mountain National Park
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Fees: No

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47°F 8°C · Sunny
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Update on Transponders

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Due to some unexpected technical issues that are impacting recent transponder sales and renewals, Rocky Mountain National Park is temporarily pausing the sale and renewal of transponder devices. Updates will be posted on the park webpage.
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A Fire Ban (Stage 2 Fire Restrictions) Are In Effect

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Due to very high fire danger, the extended weather forecast, and current fire activity in the State of Colorado, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are now in effect within Rocky Mountain National Park. When Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect, this means that all campfires, including charcoal briquette fires are not permitted anywhere within Rocky Mountain National Park. This ban is effective beginning today, June 29, and will remain in effect until further notice.
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Take a step back in time at the Holzwarth Historic Site, the spot where the Never Summer Ranch, Holzwarth Trout Lodge, and family homestead was operated by the Holzwarth family for multiple generations from the 1910s to the 1970's. The Holzwarth Historic Site is located on the West Side of Rocky Mountain National Park eight miles (12.8 km) from Kawuneeche Visitor Center.

Take a step back in time at the Holzwarth Historic Site, the spot where the Never Summer Ranch, Holzwarth Trout Lodge, and family homestead was operated by the Holzwarth family for multiple generations from the 1910s to the 1970's.

The Holzwarth Historic Site is located on the West Side of Rocky Mountain National Park eight miles (12.8 km) from Kawuneeche Visitor Center. 

In 1917, John and Sophia Holzwarth used the Homestead Act of 1862 to make a home high in the Rocky Mountains. Immigrants from Germany, their story is like many people who have dealt with major changes in their lives, yet persevered and left a legacy of their heritage.

The grounds of the Holzwarth Historic Site are open year-round. During the summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day), enjoy seeing the interior of several historic cabins at the site.

For more detailed information, check out the self-guided tour found in the NPS App. 

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Holzwarth Historic Site
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Depending on what time of day you would like to hike, you might need a Timed Entry reservation. Reservations are requied to access most areas of Rocky Mountain National Park between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

To learn more, visit the park's Timed Entry Permit Reservation webpage at https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/timed-entry-permit-system.htm

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Columbus Day
47°F8°C
Sunny
SW 13 mph21 km/h Rain: 6%
Tonight
32°F0°C
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
SW 7 mph10 km/h Rain: 46%
Tuesday
46°F8°C
Chance Snow Showers
SW 8 mph13 km/h Rain: 52%
Tuesday Night
30°F-1°C
Snow Showers Likely
SE 10 mph16 km/h Rain: 72%
Wednesday
35°F2°C
Snow Showers Likely
ESE 11 mph18 km/h Rain: 74%
Wednesday Night
27°F-3°C
Snow Showers
NE 9 mph14 km/h Rain: 94%
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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Columbus Day
47°F8°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

SW 13 mph21 km/h Rain: 6%
Tonight
32°F0°C
Chance Rain And Snow Showers

A chance of rain and snow showers after 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

SW 7 mph10 km/h Rain: 46%
Tuesday
46°F8°C
Chance Snow Showers

A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 46, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

SW 8 mph13 km/h Rain: 52%
Tuesday Night
30°F-1°C
Snow Showers Likely

Snow showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

SE 10 mph16 km/h Rain: 72%
Wednesday
35°F2°C
Snow Showers Likely

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East southeast wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

ESE 11 mph18 km/h Rain: 74%
Wednesday Night
27°F-3°C
Snow Showers

Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

NE 9 mph14 km/h Rain: 94%
Thursday
33°F1°C
Snow Showers

Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

NNW 9 mph14 km/h Rain: 82%
Thursday Night
18°F-8°C
Chance Snow Showers

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.

ENE 9 mph14 km/h Rain: 53%
Friday
34°F1°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 34.

SSW 5 mph7 km/h Rain: 8%
Friday Night
23°F-5°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

W 8 mph13 km/h Rain: 1%
Saturday
43°F6°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 43.

W 10 mph16 km/h Rain: 1%
Saturday Night
28°F-2°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

W 12 mph19 km/h Rain: 4%
Sunday
42°F6°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 42.

W 8 mph13 km/h Rain: 8%
Sunday Night
28°F-2°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

W 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 4%

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