Colorado · National Park

Mesa Verde

Over 5,000 ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites, including the iconic Cliff Palace.

🥾 80+ trails 🎟️ $35 / vehicle ⛺ 267 campsites ☀️ May – September 📅 Open year-round

Popular trails

Curated routes with approximate round-trip distance. In the app, tap one to log it.

  • Petroglyph Point Trail2.8 mi
  • Spruce Canyon Trail2.1 mi
  • Knife Edge Trail0.8 mi
  • Soda Canyon Overlook Trail1.8 mi

Camping

Approximately 267 campsites across the park's campgrounds. Reservations are strongly recommended in peak season (May – September).

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Best time to visit

Peak season: May – September. The park is open year-round, though some roads and facilities close or run reduced hours in winter.

Getting there

Nearest city: Durango, CO. Park center: 37.180°, -108.490°.

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