When can we get into Mesa Verde National Park?
Mesa Verde is open 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day.
When are different archaeological sites open in Mesa Verde?
Two areas of the Mesa Verde National Park are open year-round: Spruce Tree House and the Mesa Top Loop Road (weather permitting), which has early surface sites and mesa rim views of the cliff dwellings.
- Cliff Palace is open mid-April through October
- Balcony House is open mid-May through mid-October
- Wetherill Mesa (including Long House) is open Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Admission tickets for individual ranger-guided dwellings (Cliff Palace, Balcony House, Long House) are sold at Far View Visitors Center on a first-come, first -served basis.
How long will it take to see Mesa Verde National Park?
Allow at least 6 hours in Mesa Verde, preferably more, plus driving time to and from the Park. Most visitors want at least one full day to sightsee and hike.
Are guided tours of Mesa Verde National Park available?
Yes. Half-day tours of Mesa Verde depart daily from Far View Lodge or Far View Terrace (seasonal schedule). Tours are fun and interactive, fully interpreted by National Park Service ranger-guides aboard comfortable motor coach transportation.
Is there lodging in Mesa Verde National Park?
Yes! Mesa Verde National Park offers a variety of lodging styles. Far View Lodge, 15 miles inside the park, is the only lodging available inside the park. The lodge's 150 rooms offer stunning views from its 8250 foot elevation mid-April through mid-October. Camping in Mesa Verde is permitted at Morefield Campground, with over 400 campsites available early May through mid-October. Reservations are accepted for the 15 full hook up sites, Base Camping options, dry tent/RV sites and group campsites.
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