Directions:  Rocky Mountain National Park is a vast expanse with a variety of waters and fishing experiences. There are numerous lakes and ponds to compliment the small streams that drain both sides of the Park. Head out of Boulder on 28th street to the north towards Lyons. From Lyons follow highway 36 to Estes Park. From Estes Park there are two entrances to Rocky Mountain National Park. The north entrance is on highway 34 west and is best to use if you plan on fishing Fall River, Roaring River, Lawn Lake, Crystal Lake, or Ypsillon Lake. This entrance receives less traffic. The Beaver Meadows entrance is more popular and is off HWY 36 from Estes Park. This entrance gives access to the Big Thompson, Glacier Creek, Cub Creek, and the many lakes that are accessed through the Glacier Gorge. The trail heads are well marked and getting in here early is mandatory to get a limited parking spot. To get to the west side of the park follow highway 34 (Trail Ridge Road) to the west up and over the divide. As you descend toward the never summer wilderness area the headwaters of the Colorado River appear to the right. There is far less pressure on this side of the park. Wild Basin is another entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park off of the peak to peak highway. To get here follow highway 7 out of Lyons and bear right when it joins highway 72. The entrance is a few miles on the left via Road 84w. This section of the park contains the North Saint Vrain, Ouzel Creek,Thunder Lake, Sandbeach Lake, Coney Creek, and many other fishable waters.