The park entrance is midway between Cortez and Mancos, just off of US Highway 160. It is a 21 mile drive from the park entrance to park headquarters and the Chapin Mesa archeological sites. Morefield Campground is 4 miles from the entrance, and Far View Visitor Center is 15 miles from the park entrance.
The closest international airport is Denver, Colorado and there are smaller airports in Cortez, Durango, Pueblo or Colorado Springs.
From the North
1. Take Highway 50 South to Highway 550 South to Highway 160 West to the park.
2. Take I-25 South to Highway 160 West to the park.
From the East
1. Take I-70 West to Highway 24 West to I-25 South to Highway 160 West to the park.
2. Take I-80 West to I-76 West to Denver then take I-25 South to Highway 160 West to the park.
From the South
1. Take I-25 North to Highway 160 West to the park.
From the West
1. Take I-80 or I-84 to I-15 South to Utah Highway 6 South to I-70 East to Highway 50 South to Highway 550 South to Highway 160 West to the park.
2. Take I-40 East to Highway 666 North to Highway 160 East to the park.
Transportation
Trains serve Durango, Grand Junction, Colorado and Gallup, New Mexico.
Rental cars are available in Cortez and Durango.
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