Fees & Passes in Mesa Verde National Park

Fees & Passes

An entrance fee is required for the park.

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Fees & Passes Details

**Entrance Fees** The entrance fees to the park are $30 per private vehicle, $25 per motorcycle, or $15 for individuals (hike, bike, etc.). During the off-season (October 23– April 30) fees are $20 per private vehicle, $15 per motorcycle, or $15 for individuals. All entrance fees are valid for seven days. Entrance fees may be waived for educational purposes if sent two weeks in advance. Qualifications for fee waivers are found on the NPS application. **Passes** An annual pass to the park may be purchased for $50 and is valid for one year. This grants access for a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. The America the Beautiful pass, valid for all Federal public lands, can be purchased for $80. Every Kid in a Park pass, valid for all Federal public lands, are available for free to families with a fourth grader or home school equivalent student. **Cliff Dwelling Tours** If you'd like to tour a cliff dwelling, plan on $5 per person per tour. Tickets are required and the best place to get them is the Visitor's Center. Tour tickets sell out quickly but can be purchased up to two days. $5 well spent! **Camping Fees** You'll need to make your Morefield Campground and Far View Lodge reservations with the national park concessionaire, Aramark. Call Aramark at 1-800-449-2288 or [www.visitmesaverde.com](http://www.visitmesaverde.com).

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