Mesa Verde NP Park Schedule Oct 14th - Nov. 10th

FACILITIES open
Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum: Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Spruce Tree Terrace: Open

FACILITIES closed
Morefield Campground: Closed: Date to be determined
Morefield Ranger Station: Closed

Far View Visitor Center: Closed
Far View Terrace: Closed: Date to be determined
Far View Lodge: Closed: Date to be determined

CLIFF DWELLINGS open

Chapin Mesa

Spruce Tree House, Self-guided: Open self-guided 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cliff Palace Tours (ticket required): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - every hour

CLIFF DWELLINGS closed

Chapin Mesa

Balcony House Tours: Closed

Wetherill Mesa

Long House Tours: Closed
Step House, Self-guided: Closed

Source:

National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Mesa Verde National Park P.O. Box 8
Mesa Verde, Colorado 81330
970 529-4465 phone
970 529-4638 fax

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