Colorado · United States
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1978Mesa Verde National Park tickets: US$30
Main adult ticket: Private vehicle, 1 May to 22 October (7 days). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Mesa Verde National Park.
Last updated
- Private vehicle, 1 May to 22 October (7 days)From 23 October to 30 April: $20US$30
- Motorcycle (7 days)Up to 2 motorcycles and 4 people; $15 from 23 October to 30 AprilUS$25
- Per person on foot or by bicycle (7 days)Under-16s go freeChild FreeUS$15
- Mesa Verde annual pass (US citizens and residents)US$55
- America the Beautiful annual pass, non-US residentsUS residents $80; seniors 62+ $20 a year or $80 for lifeUS$250
Main ticket US$30 (about £22 · €27, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Under-16s on foot or by bike. US citizens and residents get in free on the National Park Service's free days (in 2026 the last ones are 27 October and 11 November).
Booking
Pay the entrance fee at the park entrance; a pass covers 7 days.
World Heritage site
Part of Mesa Verde National Park, on UNESCO's list since 1978. Listed as rare evidence of a culture.
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Where the Mesa Verde National Park is, and the places around it. Tap a dot for its price. Open the full map
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Map: OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles and OpenStreetMap contributors. Site positions from UNESCO's open data. "In Danger": on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger.
Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Chaco Culture, 133 km (83 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Mesa Verde National Park?
The main adult ticket (Private vehicle, 1 May to 22 October (7 days)) costs US$30, about £22 · €27. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Mesa Verde National Park for free?
Under-16s on foot or by bike. US citizens and residents get in free on the National Park Service's free days (in 2026 the last ones are 27 October and 11 November).
Do you need to book Mesa Verde National Park tickets in advance?
Pay the entrance fee at the park entrance; a pass covers 7 days.
Is the Mesa Verde National Park a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Mesa Verde National Park, on UNESCO's list since 1978, listed as rare evidence of a culture.