Visiting in Summer

Cliff Palace, a stone built village, sits below the canyon rim.
Cliff Palace

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Summer is the busy season at Mesa Verde, when hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world come to Mesa Verde to explore and learn from this sacred landscape. Join a ranger for a tour into a cliff dwelling, camp out in Morefield Canyon, hike into Spruce Canyon, and marvel at a sky full of stars.


Cliff Dwelling Tours

While numerous cliff dwellings are visable from viewpoints and overlooks, advance tour tickets are required to go into the cliff dwellings. Tickets are available online 14 days in advance. For more information visit the page for Cliff Dwelling Tours.

 
 
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Cliff Dwelling Tour Reservations

To enter all cliff dwellings you must have a reservation on a ranger-led tour. Learn more about our tours here.

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Closures, Alerts, and Conditions

Fire, weather, construction, and emergencies can change conditions around the park at any time. Click this link for closures and more.

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Plan Your Visit

All the information you need to help plan your visit to Mesa Verde

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Things to Do

Things to do at Mesa Verde

Last updated: August 19, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 8
Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330

Phone:

970-529-4465

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