Preserving the “Works of Man”
Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from A.D. 600 to 1300. Today the park protects nearly 5,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States.
(Use link below for 2012 construction projects)
Features
-
2012 Park Schedule
Mesa Verde is open year-round, but some areas are seasonal. To make the most out of your trip, see what will be available at the time of your visit.
Read More -
Cliff Palace, Balcony House or Long House
Want to visit one of these cliff dwellings? You’ll need to purchase a tour ticket first. Learn where to purchase a ticket for a ranger-guided tour.
Read More -
Special Backcountry Hikes in 2012
Mesa Verde National Park offers visitors opportunities in 2012 to learn more about the park through special hikes and tours.
Read More -
Mesa Verde Museum Association (MVMA)
MVMA is a cooperating association and partner of Mesa Verde National Park that provides educational and interpretive material to park visitors.
Read More -
The Mesa Verde Foundation (MVF)
MVF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Mesa Verde National park, including the new Visitor & Research Center opening in late 2012.
Read More
Did You Know?
Cliff Palace is the largest cliff dwelling at Mesa Verde National Park. It has 150 rooms, plus an additional 75 open areas. Twenty-one of the rooms are kivas, and 25 to 30 rooms have residential features. The number of Ancestral Puebloans living in Cliff Palace at any one time was 100 to 120.