National Park

Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park is a National Park in Colorado. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 1 campground and 2 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $15.

Colorado National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted

Updated · NPS Data API

Large cliff dwelling in cliff alcove
Cliff Palace · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. Today, the park protects the rich cultural heritage of 27 Pueblos and Tribes and offers visitors a spectacular window into the past.”

Active alerts

2

Closures

0

Campgrounds

1

Visitor centers

2

Current alerts and closures

2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 2 information.

Information

Road Construction

Road work will begin on the first four miles of the Main Park Road during the week of September 20 - 26. Expect delays up to 15 minutes. Far View Sites and Cedar Tree Tower are closed for road improvements.

Posted or updated Oct 25, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov

Information

Limited Drinking Water Filling

Limited drinking water filling is available during the winter season. Bring enough water with you for your visit.

Posted or updated Oct 25, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

If you already have a valid Interagency Annual Pass, you will not be required to pay the 7-Day entrance fee. Pass holders must provide their Interagency Annual or Lifetime pass for validation or will be required to pay the entrance fee.

Entrance fees
FeeCostDetails
Entrance - Private Vehicle$30Valid for 7 days. Buy online
Entrance - Motorcycle$25Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online
Entrance - Per Person$15Valid for 7 days. Buy online
Entrance - Private Vehicle$20Valid for 7 days. Buy online
Entrance - Per Person$15Valid for 7 days.
Entrance - Motorcycle$15Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online
Park passes
PassCostBuy
Annual Entrance - Park$55Recreation.gov

The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov

Things to do

Explore the Mesa Top Loop Road

The 6-mile (10 km) Mesa Top Loop takes you through 700 years of Ancestral Pueblo history. From remains of early pithouses and masonry villages to multi-storied cliff dwellings, the archeological sites along this loop show how early Pueblo architecture…

45-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Auto

Activities the NPS lists for Mesa Verde.

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingCampingFoodGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnowshoeingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

The park is open daily except for emergency conditions. The Visitor & Research Center and Mesa Verde Museum are open all year but closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

Mesa Verde National Park Hours
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

Weather: SPRING: This season offers a range of weather including clear skies, wind, rain, cloudy days and temperatures from 40–70°F (4–21° C). Snow may fall into May.

Contact and directions

Phone
970-529-4465
Email
[email protected]
Address
34840 Hwy 160, Mancos, CO 81328
Coordinates
37.2391, -108.4624· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Mesa Verde MuseumDaily: 8:30AM - 4:30PM970-529-4465Yes
Mesa Verde Visitor and Research CenterDaily: 8:30AM - 4:00PM9705294465Yes

Campgrounds

CampgroundTotal sitesReservableFirst-comeRVsFeeReserve
Morefield Campground267267267Yes, up to 46 ft$38Reservation site

Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.