| Mesa Verde National
Park in southwestern Colorado is open 365 days a year. Most
cliff dwellings and mesa-top sites are visible year-round
from the park's roads.
The Visitor Center and Spruce Tree House restaurant &
shops are open all year. The Lodge and Campground are open
from mid-April to late October - this is also when most
guided tours are available. Please call for the most up-to-date
schedules.
When entering the park, visitors must purchase a $10 entrance
permit, good for seven consecutive days, per family-style
vehicle or RV. (See Rates for
details about driving in the park.)
To fully enjoy the sights, allow one to two days here.
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| Part of the Southwest's Grand
Circle, Mesa Verde is a few hours drive from many scenic wonders.
Below are driving distances from nearby cities.
From Farmington, NM (Total distance, approx.
85 miles/1-1/2 hours)
Take 170/140N to Hesperus.
Take 160W to the exit for Mesa Verde National Park.
The Entrance Gate is 1 mile from the exit, the Lodge is 15
miles from the Entrance Gate.
From Durango, CO (Total distance, approx.
50 miles/1 hour)
Take US-160W to the exit for Mesa Verde National Park.
The Entrance Gate is 1 mile from the exit, the Lodge is 15
miles from the Entrance Gate.
From Cortez, CO (Total distance, approx.
25 miles/1/2 hour to 45 minutes)
Take E Main St./CO-789E/US-160E.
Take the Mesa Verde National Park exit.
The Entrance Gate is 1 mile from the exit, the Lodge is 15
miles from the Entrance Gate.
From Telluride, CO (Total distance, approx.
98 miles/2 hours)
Take US-160E
Go through Cortez on 160 - 8 miles.
Take the exit for Mesa Verde National Park.
The Entrance Gate is 1 mile from the exit, the Lodge is 15
miles from the Entrance Gate.
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