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 27 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.
Planning a trip in fall/autumn? Peruse these trip planning suggestions for a few hours, a full day or longer.
If you are planning a visit this winter, learn what there is to see and do during this beautiful, peaceful time of year!
Watch the official Mesa Verde National Park film, which shows daily at the Mesa Verde Museum.
Information on the park entrance fee, Mesa Verde Annual Pass, and America the Beautiful passes. Learn how to purchase online!
Fire, weather, construction, and emergencies can change conditions around the park at any time. Click this link for closures and more.
To enter all cliff dwellings you must have a reservation on a ranger-led tour. Learn more about our tours here.
As the seasons change so do many of the operating hours. Get to know what will be available when you visit.
Learn more about hiking in Mesa Verde National Park.
Mesa Verde National Park is committed to providing inspiring experiences to people of all abilities.
Get important information about visiting the park with your pet(s), ways to keep them safe, and where to take them.
Last updated: November 5, 2024
