Mesa Verde National Park Location Page

Welcome to the Mesa Verde National Park Location Page It is our intent to provide information that will be timely and of assistance in planning a trip, vacation or obtaining data about this park

Mesa Verde National Park is located in the high plateau country of southwestern Colorado. The Park is located in the southwest corner of Colorado, about 10 miles east of Cortez, Colorado and about 36 miles west of Durango, Colorado.

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.

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Mesa Verde National Park Links

Accessibility Activity & Calendar Page Address, Email & Phone Guide Badger House Balcony House Biking Bird List Bird Watching Brochures, Maps, Written Info Camping Guide Cedar Tree Tower Chapin Mesa Museum Cliff Palace Tour Crosscountry Ski Guide

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