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The park entrance and the Visitor and Research Center are located ten miles east of Cortez, nine miles west of Mancos, and about 35 miles west of Durango, Colorado along Hwy 160. \n\nMesa top ancestral sites, Cliff dwellings, tours, and the Mesa Verde Museum are 20 to 21 miles (approximately 45 minutes) south along the park road which which is steep, narrow, and winding.","tumblrURL":"","emailDescription":"","telephoneExtensionFax":"","facebookURL":"https://www.facebook.com/mesaverdenps","foursquareURL":"","youtubeURL":"","mailingAddressCountryCode":"US","name":"Mesa Verde National Park","mailingAddressStateCode":"CO","campgrounds":[{"electricHookups":15,"directionsDescription":"Morefield Campground is just off the Main Park Road, near milepost 4. Once you exit Hwy 160 and enter the park, continue on the Main Park Road for four miles until you reach the turn off for Morefield Campground on your right.","mapURL":"","weatherDescription":"Spring temperatures range from 40 to 70 F. Snowstorms can occur as late as May. Summer temperatures can reach well into the 90s F. Thunderstorms are common in July and August. Fall temperatures can range from 50 to 75 F. Snowfall can occur as early as October.","wheelchairInfo":"Wheelchair accessible camp sites are available along the Apache Loop. These sites are level and offer easier  mobility without obstacles. Two wheelchair accessible restrooms are also available on the Apache Loop. An accessible, portable toilet is also available at one of the group sites. A fully ADA accessible restroom is located next to the Knife Edge Café at Morefield Village. Please ask about availability of wheelchair accessible camp sites when registering or making your reservation. 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These are all located along a paved roadway. An accessible, portable toilet is also available at one of the group sites. A fully ADA accessible restroom is located next to the Knife Edge Café at Morefield Village. \n\nCell service is not available, but an emergency phone (local calls only) is located in Morefield Village, just outside the laundromat. ","audio_description":"The Morefield Campground is nestled within Morefield Canyon, which is a high, grassy canyon filled with Gambel Oak scrub, native flowers, deer, and wild turkeys. As you enter, there is a full-service village with a grocery and camp store, café, gas station, laundry, and showers. The campsites are situated on loop roads and each site contains a picnic table and grill. Several of the park’s best hikes leave from the campground and climb to spectacular views of surrounding valleys and mountains. 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No more than one unit may hook up to utilities in full hookup sites.\n\nKeep all coolers, food items, and cooking utensils locked in your vehicle when not in use. This is for your protection and that of park wildlife.\n\nFires must be kept in designated fire grates only. Collection of firewood is prohibited. Bundles of wood are available at the camp store. \n\nAll pets must be leashed and under physical restraint at all times. Pets are not allowed on hiking trails but may be walked along paved roads and parking lots. Please dispose of pet waste properly.\n\nAll wastewater must be properly contained. Sinks and dump stations are available for disposal purposes.\n\nOff-trail hiking is restricted, so please stay on designated trails. No bicycles or motorized vehicles.","telephoneNumberVoice":"1-800-449-2288","rvOnly":15,"campgroundID":6655,"reservationURL":"https://www.visitmesaverde.com/lodging-and-camping/mesa-verde-lodging-experience","location":{"longitude":"-108.41791247387664","latitude":"37.30149927400033"},"regulationsURL":"https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm","internetInfo":"Wi-fi should be available throughout the entire campground, however, strength of connection varies. It may be faster near the Morefield Village and campground store.","emailAddress":"6680C8BAABD6BDB891F630BAEA03A4A0438F758A4EA0859C5A3F8F951FDB87ADC5B151A59E","telephoneDescription":"General number for Aramark reservations, including Morefield Campground.\nMonday - Friday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (Arizona Time)\nWeekends: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Arizona Time)","entranceFees":[{"cost":"$38.00","fee_id":13675,"description":"Fee for dry RV or tent camping. (Rate is based on double occupancy. Additional person charges apply for extra persons age 6 years and older.)\n\nSenior and Access passes apply to all camping. Discount will be applied only to campsite occupied by the person to whom the passport has been issued. \n\nCheck-in can occur anytime during Campground Store hours. If store is closed, please pick a location and check-in the next morning.\n\nCheck-out is by 11:00 am Mountain Daylight Saving Time.","title":"Dry Camping"},{"cost":"$51.00","fee_id":13676,"description":"Fee for full hook-up RV camping. (Rate is based on two people. Additional person charges apply for extra persons age 6 years and older.)\n\nSenior/Access passes apply to all camping. Discount will be applied only to campsite occupied by the person to whom the passport has been issued.\n\nReservations are highly recommended. \n\nCheck-in can occur anytime during Campground Store hours. If store is closed, please pick a location and check-in the next morning.\n\nCheck-out is by 11:00 am Mountain Daylight Saving Time.","title":"Full Hook-Up"}],"directionsURL":"","telephoneNumberFax":"","rvAllowed":1,"operatingHours":{"1":{"exceptions":[{"holiday_start":0,"operatingScheduleExceptionID":27374,"name":"Off-Season Camping: Spring","day_end_unformatted":24,"description":"Off-season limited camping at Morefield Campground on a select loop. A dump station is not available. Two comfort stations are open. 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