Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• Important Shutdown Notice

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Important Shutdown Notice During the federal government shutdown, Mesa Verde will remain open. However, all visitor facilities and services are closed, and hazardous or dangerous conditions may exist. Call 911 for emergencies. See "more" for additional information.
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Information

• Cliff Dwellings are Closed During the Late Fall and Winter Seasons

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Cliff Dwellings are Closed During the Late Fall and Winter Seasons Although the cliff dwellings are closed for the season, overlooks offer spectacular views, and there is still plenty to see and do in the park.
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• Spruce Tree House Remains Closed

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Spruce Tree House Remains Closed Due to continued safety concerns relating to rock falls, Spruce Tree House remains closed for the foreseeable future until a full geotechnical assessment can be performed. Overlooks near the museum offer superb views of the cliff dwelling.
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Additional Shutdown Information

During the federal government shutdown, this website will not be updated and may not reflect current conditions. Some national parks may remain accessible to visitors; however, access may change without notice. Some parks are closed completely. Some visitor services may be available when provided by concessioners or other entities. For most parks, there will be no National Park Service-provided visitor services, such as restrooms, trash collection, facilities, or road maintenance. For more information, see www.doi.gov/shutdown.

At Mesa Verde National Park, the main park road is open, but this access can change if the park receives enough snowfall to create hazardous road conditions. All facilities and other roads are closed. These closures include all restrooms, the Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center, the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum, and the Mesa Top Loop Road. 

Exception: The Spruce Tree Terrace Cafe, which is managed by Aramark, the park concessionaire, will remain open December 22 and 23 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.