MESA VERDE
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Mesa Verde National Park in Southwest Colorado is the nation’s largest archeological preserve and features 4,000 known archeological
sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. To fully experience the heritage and enjoy the sights, allow one to two days at the
Park.
The park is open 365 days a year. The Lodge and campground are open from mid-April to late October, and this is
also when most guided tours are available. Most cliff dwellings and mesa-top sites are visible year-round from the park's
roads.
The Spruce Tree House restaurant and shops are open all year. The Visitors Center closes in late October and is
moved to the Chapin Museum during the winter. Please call 970.529.4465 for the most up-to-date schedules.
When entering
the park, visitors must purchase a $10-$15 entrance permit, good for seven consecutive days, per family-style vehicle or RV.
Golden Age passes may be purchased and Golden Access passes may be obtained at the park entrance gate.
Stay where the serenity is surpassed only by the views. Far View Lodge offers the only accommodations within Mesa Verde
National Park—and the premier location for the ultimate in-park visit. This AAA-approved Lodge, featuring 150 rooms with private
balconies, is open early May through October.
The stunning landscape of Southwest Colorado, near Four Corners, is the backdrop
as you explore Mesa Verde National Park. Here in the nation's richest archeological preserve, amazing cliff dwellings
and more than 4,000 ancient sites reveal the fascinating culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people.
