Getting There & Around

Getting There & Around

The park is located off U.S. 160, between Cortez and Durango in what's known as the Four Corners. The nearest bus station and regional airport are 35 mi away in Durango, Colorado, a small city worth exploring.

Most of the scenic drives at Mesa Verde involve steep grades and hairpin turns, particularly on Wetherill Mesa. Vehicles over 8,000 pounds or 25 feet are prohibited on this road. Towed vehicles are prohibited past Morefield Campground. Check the condition of your vehicle's brakes before driving the road to Wetherill Mesa. For the latest road information, tune your radio to Traveler's Information Station at 1610 AM, or call the ranger station at 970/529-4461. Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the park.