By Christopher Carol
Mesa Verde National Park in southwest Colorado is full of ancient Pueblo ruins, beautiful cliffs and bluffs, and springs. You can get to Mesa Verde National Park from the cities of Cortez or Durango. The park is open year-round. However, camping runs from early May to October.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need:
- Vehicle
Camping equipment
- Vehicle
- Camping equipment
Step 1
Reserve a campsite at the Morefield Campground by calling 800-449-2288. Reserving a campsite will guarantee you have a place to camp before arriving at the park.
Step 2
Pay the required fees. Fees can be paid over the phone while making reservations or at the park entrance.
Step 3
Locate your campsite and set up camp. Once your reservation has been made and the fees have been paid, you are free to visit Mesa Verde National Park and locate your campsite. At the park entrance, maps will be provided by park rangers who can tell you where to go.
About the Author:
Based in Traverse City, Mich., Christopher Carol has been writing professionally since 2009. His work primarily appears on various websites. An avid outdoorsman, Carol holds two Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and English from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctorate from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he graduated with honors.
