Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde, meaning “green table,” is a national park in south west Colorado. When visiting Durango or any area near Four Corners, make time to see the amazing archeological sites of the Puebloan people who once lived in this rugged land for over 700 years. Along with touring 600 preserved cliff dwellings, Mesa Verde National Park offers countless adventures (click here for park hours). Visit Durango and this beautiful region with amazing Mesa Verde tours and just an unforgettable experience! From here, explore park fees and reservations, history, nature information, campgrounds and reservations!
Mesa Verde National Park Tours
There are plenty of ways to explore the Mesa Verde National Park along with numerous tours to choose from. You might choose one of the popular ranger-guided tours or you might want to explore at your own pace.
Mesa Verde Tours
Mesa Verde Information
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Mesa Verde Info
Cliff Dwellings in Mesa Verde
On June 29, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt established Mesa Verde National Park as the first park dedicated to preserving the works of man. The amazing cliff dwellings left behind after the Pueblo people’s long stay open your eyes to an earlier time.
Cliff Dwellings
Camping & Lodging in Mesa Verde
Aside from staying in Durango or other nearby locations, Mesa Verde National Park also offers accommodations. Visitors can stay at the Far View Lodge hotel or opt to go camping at Morefield Campground. Additionally, there are many hotels near Mesa Verde in Cortez, CO.
Far View Lodge Camping at Mesa Verde
Food & Dining
There’s multiple options when it comes to fueling yourself for a fun day at Mesa Verde National Park. From grabbing a cold drink and a snack at the Campground Store to making a dinner reservation at the Metate Room, a variety of dining locations are available during your visit.
Dining in Mesa Verde
Things To Do In Mesa Verde
Hiking, scenic drives, guided ranger programs, museums, restaurants, camping, photography, and plenty of other activities abound inside the park’s perimeter. Mesa Verde offers visitors enjoyment around every corner.
Mesa Verde Activities
Mesa Verde Nature Information
Whether it’s flora or fauna that calls your name, Mesa Verde National Park offers visitors fascinating encounters with the natural world. From prairie dogs to mountain lions to blue-gray gnatcatchers, the wildlife living in this scenic habitat will keep your eyes busy! Don’t forget the countless varieties of flora such as junipers and lupines that spread themselves over these hills.
Nature InfoBook Mesa Verde Tours
Mesa Verde Express Tour w/ Cliff Palace
Skip the hassle of trying to get tickets and dive straight into an unforgettable journey through one of Colorado’s most iconic landmarks. Our Mesa V...
Mesa Verde Group Tour
Book a Mesa Verde guided tour and learn about the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made Mesa Verde their home for over 700 years, from 600 A.D...
Mesa Verde Express + Waterfall Jeep Tour
Uncover ancient secrets with an expert archaeologist-trained guided tour of Mesa Verde, and finish off your day with a scenic waterfall Jeep tour. ...
Mesa Verde Private Tour
Come take a look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo peoples who made Mesa Verde their home for over 700 years, from 600 A.D to 1300! *Now offer...