Mesa Verde National Park Overview
For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. Today, the park protects the rich cultural heritage of 26 Pueblos and Tribes and offers visitors a spectacular window into the past. This World Heritage Site and International Dark Sky Park is home to over a thousand species, including several that live nowhere else on earth.
Entrance Fees
| Mesa Verde Entrance Fee - Per Person - Fall/Winter/Spring - $10 |
| This is a per-person (bicyclist and individual) entrance fee for fall/winter/spring (January 2 to April 30 and October 23 to December 31). It is valid for seven days from the day of purchase. |
| Mesa Verde Entrance Fee - Per Person - Summer Season - $15 |
| This is a per-person (bicyclist and individual) entrance fee for the summer season (May 1 to October 22). It is valid for seven days from the day of purchase. |
| Mesa Verde Entrance Fee - Per Motorcycle - Fall/Winter/Spring - $15 |
| This is a per-vehicle entrance fee for fall/winter/spring (January 2 to April 30 and October 23 to December 31). It is valid for seven days from the day of purchase. |
| Mesa Verde Entrance Fee - Per Vehicle - Fall/Winter/Spring - $20 |
| This is a per-vehicle entrance fee for fall/winter/spring (January 2 to April 30 and October 23 to December 31). It is valid for seven days from the day of purchase. Please note that we offer fee waivers for qualified education groups. Visit http://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/education/feewaiver_info.htm to learn more. |
| Mesa Verde Entrance Fee - Per Motorcycle - Summer Season - $25 |
| This is a per-motorcycle entrance fee for the summer season (May 1 to October 22). It is valid for seven days from the day of purchase. |
| Mesa Verde Entrance Fee - Per Vehicle - Summer Season - $30 |
| This is a per-vehicle entrance fee for the summer season (May 1 to October 22). It is valid for seven days from the day of purchase. Please note that we offer fee waivers for qualified education groups. Visit http://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/education/feewaiver_info.htm to learn more. |
| Mesa Verde Annual Pass - $55 |
| The annual pass provides entrance into Mesa Verde National Park for a year, beginning from the date of sale. It covers the entrance fee for the pass holder and anyone in their vehicle. |