Due to the archaeological-artifact-rich nature of Mesa Verde National Park, backpacking is not allowed. There is, however, a 267-site (85 tent only; 15 RV only) campground.
Morefield Campground, Mesa Verde National Park / NPS file
Morefield Campground, located 4 miles (6.4 km) inside Mesa Verde, is open April 26 – October 16 for the 2024 peak summer season. It offers 267 sites for tent campers as well as RVs (maximum RV/trailer length is 46 feet / 14 m), though just 15 sites offer full hookups for recreational vehicles and those sites are available via reservation through Aramark’s Far View Lodge website, or by calling 800-449-2288 / 970-529-4422.
There are 17 tent-only group sites accommodating up to 25 people for $73 per night.
The campground rarely fills. Each site has a table, bench, and grill. Morefield's campsites are situated on loop roads that extend through a high grassy canyon filled with Gambel Oak scrub, native flowers, deer, and wild turkeys. There are several designated, accessible camp sites and comfort stations (with flush toilets) available along the Apache Loop.
Several of the park's best hikes leave from Morefield and climb to spectacular views of surrounding valleys and mountains.
Wake to an all-you-can eat pancake breakfast at the café in Morefield's full-service village. There's also a gas station, RV dumping station, coin-operated laundry, complimentary showers, a gift shop and grocery store.
Regular campsites are $38 per night (double occupancy, additional per person charges apply for persons aged 6 and up). Full hook-up RV camping is $51 per night (double occupancy, additional per person charges apply for persons aged 6 and up). Senior/Access passholders receive a discount.
Off season primitive camping (no services offered) for spring is April 11 – April 25, and for fall, it’s October 17 – 30 for $20 per night. Comfort stations are open during this period.
Rates and dates are subject to change, so visit the website or call the numbers listed above for current rate information.
If you are unable to snag a spot at Morefield Campground, you can check with campgrounds near the park:
Durango, CO - 35 miles (56 km) from Mesa Verde\
Cortez, CO - 10 miles (16 km) from Mesa Verde
Bright Star Campground
Sundance RV Park
Cortez RV Resort
Mancos, CO - 7.7 miles (12 km) from Mesa Verde
Mancos State Park
Riverwood RV Resort
Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort
Mesa Verde RV Resort
