Mesa Verde National Park CO
Lat, Long: 37.23908345, -108.4624032
Designation: National 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 26 Pueblos and Tribes and offers visitors a spectacular window into the past. This World Heritage Site and International Dark Sky Park is home to over a thousand species, including several that live nowhere else on earth.
Weather:
SPRING: Temps range from 40 F to 70 F, but snowstorms can occur as late as May. SUMMER: Temps can reach above 90 F. Thunderstorms are common in July and August. Be prepared to bring and drink plenty of water. FALL: Temps can range from 50 F to 75 F. Snowstorms can occur as early as October. WINTER: Temps can range from the teens to low 30s F. Icy roads are common. Snow tires, all-wheel drive, or chains may be required. Be prepared with water, snacks, and layers of warm clothing.
Directions:
Mesa Verde National Park is in Southwestern Colorado. The park entrance is along Highway 160, between the towns of Cortez and Mancos, Colorado. It is located 10 miles east of Cortez, 9 miles west of Mancos, and about 35 miles west of Durango, Colorado. Once you enter the park, the first view of a cliff dwelling is 21 miles (approximately 45 minutes) along a steep, narrow, and winding road.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
Mile .7 Headquarters Loop Road
Mesa Verde National Park, US, 81330
Phone: 970-529-4465
Email: meve_general_information@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$30.00
This pass if good for 7 days.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$25.00
This pass is good for 7 days.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00
This pass is good for 7 days.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$20.00
Purchase digital park entrance passes on recreation.gov at no additional cost. Once purchased, passes for Mesa Verde National Park must be printed or saved on your mobile device prior to use. Connectivity is limited in the park, therefore printing the permit or saving it on your phone is highly recommended. Passes, including the America the Beautiful, National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Annual, Access, or Senior pass may be purchased at the entrance station upon arrival.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00
Purchase digital park entrance passes on recreation.gov at no additional cost. Once purchased, passes for Mesa Verde National Park must be printed or saved on your mobile device prior to use. Connectivity is limited in the park, therefore printing the permit or saving it on your phone is highly recommended. Passes, including the America the Beautiful, National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Annual, Access, or Senior pass may be purchased at the entrance station upon arrival.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$15.00
This pass is good for 7 days.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$25.00
Commercial Tour Fees good for 7 days only if tour maintains the same group of people for each re-entry. The per person fee listed below is for anyone 16 years of age or older. Winter Fee (January 2 to April 30 and November 1 to December 31) $25.00 plus $10.00 for each person Summer Fee (May 1 to October 31) $25.00, plus $15.00 fee for each person
