Hours of Operation

Closures

Mesa Verde has a number of safety and project-related closures in place, including the Chapin Mesa Museum and Spruce Tree House. Follow the link for more information on current closures.

 

Road Work

Road work will be active throughout the park. Please allow extra time to reach your destination, drive slowly, and be alert to workers and heavy equipment.

 

The snowcapped La Plata Mountains rise to the northeast of Mesa Verde

NPS/Kayla McCraren

Hours of Operation

The park is always open, except under emergency conditions. Sites, picnic areas, and most trails are open 8 am–sunset. Check the park's Facebook page for the most current information on closures.

 

Visitor & Research Center

Open 8:30 am-4 pm daily
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

Park Point

The gate to Park Point will remain closed during snowy conditions. However, visitors are allowed to hike or snowshoe in to visit Park Point.

Mesa Top Loop Road

Open 8 am-sunset. The Mesa Top Loop Road will be plowed as needed, but may be snowy or icy in spots. Drive with care!

Cliff Palace Loop Road

Closed for the winter. When sufficient snow accumulation allows, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing is allowed on the loop from 8 am-sunset.

Far View Sites

Open 8 am-sunset. The gate to the Far View Sites will remain closed during snowy conditions. However, visitors are allowed to hike or snowshoe in to visit the Far View Sites from 8 am-sunset.

Cedar Tree Tower

Open 8 am-sunset. The gate to Cedar Tree Tower will remain closed during snowy conditions. However, visitors are allowed to hike or snowshoe in to visit Cedar Tree Tower from 8 am-sunset.

Chapin Mesa Museum - Closed

Closed due to heating and cooling replacement, accessibility modifications, and renovations. For more information see Closures.

Spruce Tree House - Closed

Closed due to rockfall danger. For more information see Closures.

Hiking Trails

Hiking trails do not close, except under emergency and winter conditions. Hiking trails on Wetherill Mesa close nightly and seasonally.

Wetherill Mesa - Closed

Due to ongoing construction, the Wetherill Mesa area of Mesa Verde National Park will be closed for the 2023 summer season.

Cliff Dwelling Tours - Closed for the season

Most cliff dwellings can only be visited on a ticketed tour with a ranger. Tours will be offered starting May 14, 2023. Tickets are required and are available online 14 days in advance of tour. Read more about Cliff Dwelling Tours and buy tickets on Recreation.gov.

Evening Programs - Closed for the season

Please see the Cultural Dances and Demonstrations page for information on special events. Information about special events will also be posted at the park entrance station and in the campground.

 

Food & Lodging

Lodging, dining, and gift shops are operated by Aramark, the official park concessionaire. Follow the links for more information on restaurants, the Far View Lodge, Morefield Campground, and Aramark's Visit Mesa Verde page.

Far View Terrace Gifts, café, and dining	January 1 - March 9, 2023 (11:00am - 2:00pm) March 10 - April 20, 2023 (11:00 am - 3:00pm) April 20 - May 24, 2023 (7:00am - 3:00pm) May 25 - September 6, 2023 (7:00am - 4:00pm) September 7 - October 18, 2023 (7:00am - 4:00pm) CLOSED for season October 29, 2023
Morefield Gas Station Gas and air; no other services	Open 24 hours
Far View Lodge Lodging, gift shop; front desk open 24 hours	Closed for the season. April 19 - October 19, 2023 CLOSED for season October 19, 2023
Metate Room Dinner at Far View Lodge	Closed for the season. April 19 - May 24, 2023 (5:00pm - 9:00pm) May 25 - September 7, 2023 (5:00pm - 9:30pm) September 8 - October 18 (5:00pm - 9:00pm) CLOSED for season October 18, 2023
Far View Lounge Drinks and Pub Eats at Far View Lodge	Closed for the season. May 11 - May 24, 2023 (5:00pm - 9:00pm) May 25 - September 7, 2023 (5:00pm - 9:30pm) September 8 - September 30 (5:00pm - 9:00pm) CLOSED for season October 1, 2023
Morefield Campground Camping	Closed for the season. Off-Season Limited Camping ( No Services Offered): April 14 - April 27, 2023 Camping (Services Available): April 28 - October 11, 2023 Off-Season Limited Camping ( No Services Offered): October 12 - October 26, 2023 CLOSED for season October 27, 2023
Morefield Campground Store Groceries and gifts	Closed for the season. April 28 - May 24, 2023 (9:00am-7:00pm) May 25 - September 6, 2023 (7:00am-7:00pm) September 7 - October 11, 2023 (9:00am-5:00pm) CLOSED for season October 12, 2023
Knife Edge Café Breakfast at Campground Store	Closed for the season. April 28 - October 12, 2023 (7:00am-10:00am)
Spruce Tree Terrace Lunch and gifts	Closed for the season. May 26 - August 10, 2023 (9:00am-5:30pm) August 11 - October 1, 2023 (11:00am-4:00pm)