Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00–$30.00
Please review the information on this page to purchase a pass or to learn more about digital pass options, what they cover, and how much each cost. If you wish to purchase an America the Beautiful, National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Annual, Access, or Senior pass, please inquire at the park's entrance station upon arrival.
This pass if good for 7 days.
In-person Purchase Locations
This pass is good for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
This pass is good for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
Purchase digital park entrance passes on recreation.gov at no additional cost. Once purchased, passes for Mesa Verde National Park must be printed or saved on your mobile device prior to use. Connectivity is limited in the park, therefore printing the permit or saving it on your phone is highly recommended.
Passes, including the America the Beautiful, National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Annual, Access, or Senior pass may be purchased at the entrance station upon arrival. In-person Purchase Locations
Purchase digital park entrance passes on recreation.gov at no additional cost. Once purchased, passes for Mesa Verde National Park must be printed or saved on your mobile device prior to use. Connectivity is limited in the park, therefore printing the permit or saving it on your phone is highly recommended.
Passes, including the America the Beautiful, National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Annual, Access, or Senior pass may be purchased at the entrance station upon arrival. In-person Purchase Locations
This pass is good for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
Annual Entrance - Park$55.00 Details: Fee good for a year, beginning from the date of sale.
2024 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
Reservations for timed entry are not available, nor required, at Mesa Verde National Park. Electronic Passes available through Recreation.govPurchase digital park entrance passes on recreation.gov at no additional cost. Once purchased, passes for Mesa Verde National Park must be printed or saved on your mobile device prior to use. Connectivity is limited in the park, therefore printing the permit or saving it on your phone is highly recommended. Passes, including the America the Beautiful, National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Annual, Access, or Senior pass,may be purchased at the entrance station upon arrival. The following digital park entrance passes are available on recreation.gov:
Entrance Fees: Private VehiclesEntrance fees are good for entrance to Mesa Verde National Park for seven days.Park Entrance Fee for Vehicles
Park Entrance Fee for Motorcycles
Park Entrance Fee for Each Bicyclist and Individual on Non-Commercial Buses
America the Beautiful Series PassesFee: Varies Free Annual 4th Grade PassThe pass is available to U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners 10 years of age) with a valid Every Kid Outdoors paper voucher.Once students earn their paper voucher at Every Kid Outdoors website, the printed voucher can be exchanged at the park. (Digital versions of the voucher such as on smart phones or tablets will not be accepted.) The pass is valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year through the following summer (September 1 to August 31). For more information, visit https://store.usgs.gov/faq#4th-Grade-Pass. Passes for Veterans & Gold Star FamiliesBeginning on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020, Gold Star Families and U.S. military veterans receive free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges and forests. The free access program is a way to thank America’s veterans and Gold Star families for their support of our country and to encourage them to explore recreational opportunities on their public lands and waters. For more information on the program and how to obtain free entrance, please visit https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm. Entrance fee-free days in 2024 are:
Entrance Fees:
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| Winter (January 2 to April 30 and November 1 to December 31) | Fee: $25.00 plus $10.00 for each person, 16 years of age or older. |
| Summer (May 1 to October 31) | Fee: $25.00, plus $15.00 fee for each person, 16 years of age or older |
Commercial Tour Fees for 7-15 Person Vehicle Capacity
(not including driver)
| Winter (January 2 to April 30 and November 1 to December 31) | Fee: $75.00 |
| Summer (May 1 to October 31) | Fee: $75.00 |
Commercial Tour Fees for 16-25 Person Vehicle Capacity
(not including driver)
| Winter (January 2 to April 30 and November 1 to December 31) | Fee: $100.00 |
| Summer (May 1 to October 31) | Fee: $100.00 |
(not including driver)
| Winter (January 2 to April 30 and November 1 to December 31) | Fee: $200.00 |
| Summer (May 1 to October 31) | Fee: $200.00 |
Entrance Fees - Non-Commerical Tours
A per-person fee is charged for organized non-commercial groups in vehicles with a capacity of more than 16 persons. Organized non-commercial groups include church groups, college/school groups, scouts, service organizations, etc. All holders of ATB Interagency Passes, Golden Passports, Annual Mesa Verde passes, and those under 16 years of age will be exempt from payment of fees. (The above-named passes allow free entrance to individual pass holders under the conditions stated on the pass.)
The total fee charged for an Organized Non-Commercial Group will not exceed the charge for a commercial tour fee.
Non-Commercial Group Fee (based on vehicle capacity)
Non-Commercial Group Fee good for 7 days only for the same group of people for each re-entry.
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Less than 16 Person |
16-25 |
26+ Person |
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| Winter (January 2 to April 30 and November 1 to December 31) | $20.00 per vehicle | $10.00 per person, 16 years of age or older. Not to exceed $100.00 |
$10.00 per person, 16 years of age or older. Not to exceed $200.00 |
| Summer (May 1 to October 31) | $30.00 per vehicle | $15.00 per person, 16 years of age or older. Not to exceed $100.00 |
$15.00 per person, 16 years of age or older. Not to exceed $200.00 |
Last updated: December 4, 2023