700 Years in the Making. In 1978, Mesa Verde National Park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its exceptional archaeological relevance. Protecting thousands of archaeological sites, including hundreds of cliff dwellings, Mesa Verde National Park is perched high in Southwest Colorado where the air is thin, the history is rich, and the views are spectacular.

A map might be just the thing you need. Learn where to eat, lodge, and camp in the park. A cafe is open year-round. Others, such as Far View Lodge, Morefield Campground, and additional restaurants are available in late-spring, summer, and early-fall. Mesa Verde National Park has some accessibility limitations for people with vision, hearing, or ...

The following maps will also help you plan a visit to Mesa Verde National Park. Park Brochure Map. Park brochure map (links to Harpers Ferry Center) Other Park Maps. Park map, printable, 8.5" x 11" (jpg, 5.4 mb) Chapin Mesa map (jpg, 2.3 mb) Wetherill Mesa map (jpg, 2.1 mb) Headquarters and Chapin Museum area map (jpg, 2.3 mb)

Directions. Mesa Verde National Park is in Southwestern Colorado. The park entrance is along Highway 160, between the towns of of Cortez and Mancos, Colorado. (10 miles east of Cortez; 9 miles west of Mancos; and about 35 miles west of Durango, Colorado.) Once you enter the park, the first view of a cliff dwelling is 21 miles (approximately 45 ...

Mesa Verde National Park is an American national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Montezuma County, Colorado.The park protects some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the United States.. Established by Congress and President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, the park occupies 52,485 acres (21,240 ha) near the Four Corners region of the American Southwest.