| Mesa Verde National Park | |
Getting to the Park:
By Car: Mesa Verde National Park is located in the high plateau country of
southwestern Colorado. The park entrance is midway between Cortez and Mancos,
off U.S. 160. From Cortez, travel 9 miles
east to the park entrance. From Durango, CO travel 36 miles west on Route 160 to
the entrance. It is 21 miles from the entrance to park headquarters and
the archeological sites on Chapin Mesa. Morefield campground is located 4 miles from
the entrance. The Far View Visitor Center is found 15 miles into the park.
By Bus or Train: Bus service is available from Grand Junction, Colorado and Gallup, New Mexico to Cortez. The nearest railroad terminals are Grand Junction, Colorado, and Gallup, New Mexico; buses from those points serve Cortez.
By Air: There are daily scheduled flights to Cortez and Durango; both towns have rental car service.
Distances from Major Cities:
| Destination | Distance |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico: | 267 miles |
| Flagstaff, Arizona: | 275 miles |
| Grand Junction, Colorado: | 230 miles |
| Salt Lake City, Utah: | 372 miles |
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