Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park is an archaeological preserve famous for its concentration of cliff dwellings.

Hwy. 491, Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330

(970) 529-4465

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75 miles north of Farmington on Hwy. 491 (near Cortez, CO)

• Hours: 8 am-5 pm, extended hours in the summer
• Cost: Fee: $10 per private vehicle, $5 per person (walking, bicycle)
• Activities: Bicycling, interpretive programs, guided and self-guided tours, camping, hiking, wildlife watching, photography, stargazing
• Campground: open approximately May to mid-October, call ahead for details
• Facilities: Far View Visitors Center, Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum, campgrounds, picnic area, hiking and biking trails

Additional information from the National Parks Service

• Mesa Verde National Park Maps
• Mesa Verde National Park brochures and visitors guide