Morefield Campground, near Mancos, Colorado, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of [Mesa Verde National Park](https://thedyrt.com/camping/colorado/near/mesa-verde-national-park). This campground offers a unique experience with its well-spaced sites nestled among Gambel Oak trees, providing a cozy atmosphere while still allowing for some privacy.

Visitors rave about the clean facilities, including flush toilets and free showers, which are a welcome relief after a day of hiking. The on-site store is handy for grabbing essentials, and the availability of fresh water makes it easy to stay hydrated. One camper noted, “Flushing toilets and running (fresh) water everywhere” as a major perk.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the campground serves as a great base for exploring the park's rich history and stunning landscapes. You can easily access trails like the Prater Ridge Trail, which offers breathtaking views and a chance to spot local wildlife, including deer and prairie dogs. Just be mindful of the winding roads leading to the campground; they can be a bit tricky, especially for larger RVs.

While some campers mentioned the campground can get busy, it tends to quiet down by evening, allowing for peaceful stargazing. Whether you're here for a quick getaway or a longer adventure, Morefield Campground is a solid choice for enjoying the wonders of Mesa Verde.

Morefield Campground is four miles from the park entrance. The 267 campsites are situated within a high-elevation, grassy canyon filled with Gambel oak, native flowers, deer, and wild turkeys. Each site has a picnic table, gravel tent pad, and fire pit/BBQ grill. A camp store offers registration, food, and camp supplies. Firewood, gasoline, showers, a coin-operated laundromat, and a kennel are located nearby. The campground is managed by park concessioner Aramark and is open between spring and fall.

Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

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Stayed here in summer 2012.site was level with gravel/sand. Little to no trees in the loop.  No hookups but you can use generator if needed.  Not much to it. No frills here. Nice to see Deer walking around though. We stayed here so we could visit the cave dwellings. Very cool to climb in, crawl through and learn about the ancient Indian civilization.The Morefield Campground area inside the park was very basic. We were dry camping. No water, electric or sewer on the sites. Good thing we were self-contained for short periods of time!
There were two tours that we signed up for, Cliff Palace and Balcony House.
Cliff Palace was the largest example of a cliff dwelling in North America and spectacular. We were asked not to touch anything due to how fragile they are. This tour was a little strenuous due to the stairs and ladders that we had to climb.
Next was Balcony House and it was supposed to be a lot more strenuous. The sky darkened and the rain started lightly as our ranger guide talked about the ancient people who had built this structure. Since it wasn't lightning, we continued the tour. This dwelling had lots of stairs and mostly ladders to climb as well as a tunnel to crawl through that was only 18" wide. When we exited, it was really starting to come down and Wesley had fallen asleep somewhere during the tour. Jason had to carry him out which was nerve-racking and dangerous!


No frills camping

We stayed here 2 nights the summer of 2015. It's priced fair and we were able to find a camp spot with some good shade. We were camping in a tent se we didn't need hook-ups. I'm not sure what the hook-up situation is for campers. We were able to enjoy cool evening walks; where we would often spot deer. It was also fairly close to the amphitheater to hear the ranger talks. I would recommend going to the talks because they would talk about a lot of the history that you may miss out on. Also the showers were free; a little old school but got the job done.

I'd do it again.

came to this campground for our honeymoon and we had a blast.. seen lots of wildlife hit lots of trails the cliff dwellings were amazing!! would LOVE to go back!! 
 

best camping trip ever 

Mesa Verde National Park was our second stop on our year-long trip to visit all 59 national parks. We were pleasantly surprised with the comfort, quiet and access to great hiking trails that Morefield Campground provided.

According to the NPS website, the campground rarely fills, and when we visited in August 2015, it was nearly empty. We chose a site in the tents-only loop to ensure a quiet environment. The sites are scenic and spread out, so we had no trouble with solitude.

From the campground, it is easy to access some of the best hikes in the park: we loved 7.8-mile Prater Ridge Trail and 2-mile Point Lookout Trail, both accessed from the Morefield trailhead. Yes, you should definitely spend time visiting the cliff dwellings (we liked the Long House hike &amp; bike tour on less-frequented Wetherill Mesa and the Balcony House tour on Chapin Mesa in particular!) but hiking is an underrated way to experience this park.

﻿The views at Morefield itself are not necessarily jaw-dropping, and it certainly doesn’t feel too rustic (free showers, coin laundry, and a general store) but it is a comfortable, convenient, and quiet campground that serves as a perfect launching-off point for exploring beautiful and historic Mesa Verde.

You can read much more about our four days in the park on our blog: [Switchback Kids (Mesa Verde)](http://switchbackkids.com/mesa-verde/)

Comfort, Quiet, and Quick Access to Mesa Verde Trails & Landmarks

We arrived on Saturday afternoon and stayed til Monday morning. Campsite was big enough to accommodate our 2 tents. Also provided lots of shade. We really enjoyed the nightly ranger talks at the nearby amphitheater held at dusk. The park offers lots of hikes and tours of the cliff dwellings. The only thing missing was a pool or some place to cool off at the campground as it was very hot mid afternoon. Bathrooms were nice and free showers are included.

Very nice campground!!

We LOVED this campground (even though we froze our butts off)! We stayed here on the very first day of fall and it was absolutely gorgeous.

In the tent loop we stayed in (Navajo) there's a variation of how the sites are set up. Our site was set up with the parking area up above, with steps down into the gambel oak grove where the tent pad and picnic table were. We really loved this setup, and it was really nice to feel a little more secluded from our neighbors than other sites in the campground.

The bathrooms are well spaced and clean, and we're fairly certain that the Wi-Fi routers in the campground were in the bathroom buildings. If we stayed there for a longer amount of time where we'd need to be working, we would probably consider staying in a site closer to the bathroom for better Wi-Fi signal. But for our relatively short (and work-free) stay, it was fine.

There are showers and laundry located in the main building near the camp store /cafe (where they have breakfast in the mornings, yum). The showers are free, and the laundry is very reasonably priced. The showers, though, at least in the fall, weren't my favorite. The ceiling is very high, and the changing area has no real separation from the shower itself, which makes showers pretty chilly as the water and water vapor has to heat up a much larger area than a smaller shower area. I think when we go back, we might try to rig our own shower curtain with suction cups or something to keep the shower a little warmer. Our second night there it had rained all day and the temperature dropped pretty rapidly once the sun went down, and a nice hot shower helped warm us up (especially in the morning) but it would've been nicer if there had been a shower curtain. I'm sure it's just a pain to keep shower curtains clean, but it would make a huge difference, especially in the "shoulder" seasons.

There is also gas at the camp store, but it costs a fortune. Fill up in Cortez before heading up onto the mesa and you shouldn't need any gas while in the park. There are also free dump/fill stations for RVs, which is definitely handy.

Overall we really enjoyed this campground and are hoping to go back soon!

WonderFALL

We LOVED this campground (even though we froze our butts off)! We stayed here on the very first day of fall and it was absolutely gorgeous.

In the tent loop we stayed in (Navajo) there's a variation of how the sites are set up. Our site was set up with the parking area up above, with steps down into the gambel oak grove where the tent pad and picnic table were. We really loved this setup, and it was really nice to feel a little more secluded from our neighbors than other sites in the campground.

The bathrooms are well spaced and clean, and we're fairly certain that the Wi-Fi routers in the campground were in the bathroom buildings. If we stayed there for a longer amount of time where we'd need to be working, we would probably consider staying in a site closer to the bathroom for better Wi-Fi signal. But for our relatively short (and work-free) stay, it was fine.

There are showers and laundry located in the main building near the camp store /cafe (where they have breakfast in the mornings, yum). The showers are free, and the laundry is very reasonably priced. The showers, though, at least in the fall, weren't my favorite. The ceiling is very high, and the changing area has no real separation from the shower itself, which makes showers pretty chilly as the water and water vapor has to heat up a much larger area than a smaller shower area. I think when we go back, we might try to rig our own shower curtain with suction cups or something to keep the shower a little warmer. Our second night there it had rained all day and the temperature dropped pretty rapidly once the sun went down (it dropped below freezing overnight, we had to make an emergency stop at Walmart to buy more warm bedding as the lowest it had been the rest of our trip was 51!), and a nice hot shower helped warm us up (especially in the morning) but it would've been nicer if there had been a shower curtain. I'm sure it's just a pain to keep shower curtains clean, but it would make a huge difference, especially in the "shoulder" seasons.

There is also gas at the camp store, but it costs a fortune. Fill up in Cortez before heading up onto the mesa and you shouldn't need any gas while in the park. There are also free dump/fill stations for RVs, which is definitely handy. It's definitely worth it to stay in this campground up on the mesa rather than having to drive back down to Cortez every night.

Overall we really enjoyed this campground and are hoping to go back soon!

Fun and Chilly Adventures!

Nice and convenient campground inside of Mesa Verde National Park. Very clean and well maintained. Many hot, 24 hours showers available in a large bathhouse within driving distance of campground. Sites were chosen upon arrival and lots of shady spots. Great location to start early and head out for the first cliff dwelling tour of the day! Don't miss a hike on the Petroglyph Point Trail to see amazing rock art and great views of the canyon.

Great Campground inside of National Park 

stayed for two nights, almost no other campers. Our site had small trees for shade. Its pretty, but not the most gorgeous views, those are at the top of the park! The campground was clean and quiet. The stars were out with little light pollution. There is a cafe at the camp store, recommend the all you can eat 8 dollar pancake breakfast. If you have two days do it, there is so much to see! There are also showers which were clean. Did the ranger tour of balconey house, was amazing.

Morefield Campground 

We were able to drive our campervan up after dark and get a shower and still find a camp site (paid for the next day). The parking space was a little small for the van but perfect for a smaller vehicle. Would definitely camp here again.

Great sites. Lots of availability!

This campground is run by Aramark for NPS. It's adequate. Showers at a central location are free and clean; each shower has its own door so it's completely private. Laundry facility by the store is also clean...and large.

The bathrooms in the camping loops were clean, and there was a water spigot outside the bathrooms.

Camp store has a decent selection of craft beer at good prices. Every Aramark employee I interacted with (store, laundromat) was nice.

So what's wrong with this place? Vast majority of the sites are dry...which is not a problem. You don't reserve a specific site...also not a problem. Just get there early so you can get a decent site. Many sites have significant erosion so they look almost uninhabitable, and many have no shade. We got there early on a Thursday before Memorial Day and were able to find a level site with shade, and it wasn't on top of anyone else.

You're in the national park so it's convenient. And the park was quiet.

A bit worn; sites need work

For our family of five, this campground was the perfect place to lay our heads at night and greet the dawn in the morning. Plenty of space to spread out and avoid rubbing elbows with fellow campers, but still a place conducive to meeting others on the path to the bathrooms or while all were out cooking an evening meal. Incredible views, tucked among the rolling mountains and towering mesas.

Home base for a learning experience to last a lifetime 

You can get a reservation online but the site choices are first come. Some are totally miserable with no shade but others have some nice shade. We went to the onsite cafe wToo many times-pancake breakfast was awesome. When we went, it was during the big 416 fire so there was a fire ban but propane was okay. The bathrooms and showers were pretty good. There is also a laundry area. They are very strict about keeping anything that may attract bears in your car. The roads are good but are winding roads in the mountains. There are lots of different trails to check out as well as cliff dwellings-some require tour tickets. 

Went in June

Lots to do!

This was my favorite campsite on our South West road trip.  The staff was very nice and the camp store has everything you need.  The price was very reasonable and we had no trouble getting a spot.  The tent sites were all dIfferent, some nestled in trees, some out in the open, but all of them nice.  They weren’t too close to each other either, so you get some privacy.  As far as the park,  the cliff dwellings were amazing, like stepping back in time.  An absolute must if you are traveling through this area.  


Beautiful campground!

Our experience camping at Morefield was great! We expected the campground to be more full, but there were lots of choices for sites. We were able to get a great site that was well shaded, with some space between us and adjacent sites, and plenty of room in the site itself. It was my partner and I and we have a teardrop style camper. The bathrooms were clean enough (some spider webs, but the sinks and flushing toilets were clean). There were free showers with no time limit. We did not attend any of the evening programs, but there were programs available. We were under the impression that there were electric sites available, but were not able to locate them. There is a general store for purchasing ice, little items that may have been forgotten, and a gas station. Overall, this was a great experience that leads my partner (who hates camping) to want to camp more!

My partner now likes camping!

Very surprised with the actual size of Mesa Verde National Park. The facilities are maintained very well and are kept extremely clean. The showers they are amazing. Especially after tent camping for a week!

Be prepared to sign up for tours - under $10 per person, which is very reasonable - to see some of the cliff sites up close.T he museum and rangers were great. Be sure to buy your tickets in advance as there is a limited number of tours each day and they fill up. You can only purchase tickets up to 2 days in advance and it has to be in person. The tours are so worth the effort!

CLEAN SHOWERS!!!!!

Spacious tent sites. Bathrooms within close range. WiFi located at each bathroom.

Great overnight stay within National Park! 

We stayed inside Mesa Verde for two nights. the camping was good and they even had showers and laundry you could use. Make sure you go to the visitors center first thing and book your tours of the different cliff dwellings! 

Fabulous History

Nice!
nice secluded spots amongst the trees. we booked online but got to pick out our own spot . not sure if this is always the way or if it’s because it wasn’t too busy mid June.
Showers and Laundry just a short drive or walk to where the camp check in is. Also a cafe , we didn’t eat there just coffee
$25 a night , worth it for the quietness and privacy of the camp site

Good Campgrounds!!

If you are headed to Mesa Verde, stay inside the park at Morefield. The campground is isolated, yet close to a store, showers and pet care. Some sites lack shade but most are very large.

Big sites, clean and beautiful

I have been to Mesa Verde twice and still have not been able to see all I want to. 
The Cliff dwellings are amazing. it is worth the time to go on tours. handicap tours are available but the non handicap tours need a little stamina and hiking skills. The require climbing ladders. 
We stayed in the primative camping area tenting. A skunk came into our camping area which was very scary but it didn't spray us as we tried to stay still as he explored our site. Water is close by as well as bathrooms and showers. 
There are reasonable eating establishments and stores on the campgrounds. Firewood and ice are available. There is no pool. 
We went for the Cliff dweller experience and many of the areas are handicap accessible. There is a museum and gift shop in the park. 


Cliff Dwellers

Stayed at Jimez loop, site #86\. Its got everything you need, except a ton of shade.

Quiet and comfortable

The only campground in Mesa Verde National Park, this is the most expensive National Park campground I have stayed in. Morefield is also the only National Park campground I've visited that had wifi, free showers, and paid laundry. There were very few other campers in the tent loops mid-October. The bathrooms are mostly kinda clean. There is also water and trash throughout the campground. Most of the attractions in Mesa Verde are a little less than an hour's drive away. I wish I could have stayed longer if only to go on more of the tours of historic sites.

Not Bad

The only campground in Mesa Verde National Park, this is the most expensive National Park campground I have stayed in. Morefield is also the only National Park campground I've visited that had wifi, free showers, and paid laundry. There were very few other campers in the tent loops mid-October. The bathrooms are mostly kind of clean. There is also water and trash throughout the campground. Most of the attractions in Mesa Verde are a little less than an hour's drive away. I wish I could have stayed longer if only to go on more of the tours of historic sites.

The only campground in Mesa Verde National Park, this is the most expensive National Park campground I have stayed in. Morefield is also the only National Park campground I've visited that had wifi, free showers, and paid laundry. There were very few other campers in the tent loops mid-October. The bathrooms are kind of mostly clean. There is also water and trash throughout the campground. Most of the attractions in Mesa Verde are a little less than an hour's drive away. I wish I could have stayed longer if only to go on more of the tours of historic sites.

Got to visit this beauty in fall and went up 8,000 feet elevation. So beautiful and remote. 

Breathtaking in fall

We changed campsites upon arrival because of the wind, but there were plenty of very private and sheltered sites. The tent pad was almost small for our huge tent with a large garage, but we managed to fit. Chilly at night, but lovely during the day with easy access to the tours.

Windy, wild, and beautiful

We stayed one night in the park last August.  They have hundreds of sites and many were unoccupied during our visit in August.  They have huge camp store and restroom facilities.  The expansive campgrounds are exposed with little shade.   Most of the sites are also very uneven.  So you will need levelers if you have a trailer or van.  It can become very hot in the summer and you will need to plan carefully to manage the heat and sun. The Mesa Verde cliff sites are a bucket list item.  Wow!  It was very interesting to learn more about the Pueblo Culture and history.  Well worth the visit and the long drive from the entrance to the cliffs.  The cliff sites require step climbs and ladders to access.  They warning maybe a bit overboard and most people should be able to handle.  

Huge Campground in National Park

Spent two nights tent camping. Plenty of sites and well accommodated. Camp store/cafe was excellent. 

Great park with great camping  

Very friendly fast check in- reservations not really needed but I always did just in case. They are very bear aware and have bear boxes and bear education. We stayed at the first loop- Zuni loop- closest to the laundry and showers. Surprisingly very quiet here. Stayed a total of 4 nights for app. $100. They have pancake breakfast from 8-10am for $8.00 but we didn’t try it out- smelt really good! Ranger program at 9pm every night and is very educational and fun! Overall great campground and beautiful park!
Just be aware that the part fee of $25 is NOT included in the camping price. Toilets are normal toilets with sinks. :) could take days to explore this park! 

Beautiful quiet campground 

This was one of the few national parks that didn’t take reservations via recreation.gov and their prices were a bit higher, but we booked anyway. So, the campground has FREE WiFi, FREE showers, a campstore, plenty of flush toilets with nice sinks and running water. There is also a laundromat with great prices. The store, showers laundromat etc are a very short walk from the tent campsites. The WiFi reaches the campground, it was great for amenities. The park is amazing if you have never been, we highly recommend it.

Morefield at Mesa Verde National Park is great! July, 2019

We added this to a trip a few years back and we were so glad that we did. First: the camp grounds are great some really nice private sites. Not a lot of shade though. Great bathhouse with nice showers and a small store close to the camp grounds. Second: the cliff dwellings are incredible! We only had time for one tour but we will be back to check out the others. 

AWESOME

Spent three days here, with our too young daughter, she's now 9 and ready to go back and learn more of the history of this land and it's people.

Great place for learning.

**Nice campground but a bit pricey**

  

Morefield Campground is the only campground in Mesa Verde National Park, but be forewarned, you might just experience a little sticker shot at the price. Cost for a tent site with NO hookups was almost$35 after taxes. The campground does has flush toilets and wifi through out the campground. Next to the camp store are showers and a coin laundry. Each campsite has a picnic table, tent pad and metal fire ring. The campsites really vary in appearance, some are out in the open right next to each other, other are in the trees and bushes which gives you a little more privacy, but most are still right next to another very close site. Some other these are perfectly level areas, others will have you going up of down stairs. The sites with stairs seemed to be slightly more secluded. While it was nice to have restrooms with running water, their was no way to dry your hands, so bring a towel with you as they have no paper towels or air driers for you hands. Water could be found at the restrooms. For you trash you had to find the one dumpster in the middle of the camping loop, but be warned, it could be difficult for some to open. I was a bit disappointed that the campground wasn't kept in better shape, especially for the price they were charging. Several campsites were closed due to needing repair, and the trail from the camp loop to the store was falling apart, it is need of new pavement or just remove it and go to a dirt path. They have Wifi, and said it was better the closer to the restrooms you were, but if a few people are using it, it really slows down. The Wifi was nice as you have no cell service in the campground. All in all this is a nice campground except for the price.

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Morefield Campground is the only campground in Mesa Verde National Park, but be forewarned, you might just experience a little sticker shot at the price. Cost for a tent site with NO hookups was almost$35 after taxes. The campground does has flush toilets and wifi through out the campground. Next to the camp store are showers and a coin laundry. Each campsite has a picnic table, tent pad and metal fire ring. The campsites really vary in appearance, some are out in the open right next to each other, other are in the trees and bushes which gives you a little more privacy, but most are still right next to another very close site. Some other these are perfectly level areas, others will have you going up of down stairs. The sites with stairs seemed to be slightly more secluded. While it was nice to have restrooms with running water, their was no way to dry your hands, so bring a towel with you as they have no paper towels or air driers for you hands. Water could be found at the restrooms. For you trash you had to find the one dumpster in the middle of the camping loop, but be warned, it could be difficult for some to open. I was a bit disappointed that the campground wasn't kept in better shape, especially for the price they were charging. Several campsites were closed due to needing repair, and the trail from the camp loop to the store was falling apart, it is need of new pavement or just remove it and go to a dirt path. They have Wifi, and said it was better the closer to the restrooms you were, but if a few people are using it, it really slows down. The Wifi was nice as you have no cell service in the campground. All in all this is a nice campground except for the price.

Nice campground - High price

We stayed in site # 169 with full hook up in the UTE loop. We had deer lay down in the shade behind our camper under the trees late afternoons. Love being in the National Park saves you from waiting inline to get in the park. With the National park pass you get a discount on camping. There is no cell service they say they have wifi at the check in building but couldn't get it.  You do NOT want to buy gas in the park it's $$ pricey. 

  

This park is amazing, there is so much to see. Loved the wild horses. Our site was perfect one of the better I think it had some shade. There is so much history here, the mesa top loop road has so many good overlooks. We walked a lot of ruins did some led tours which are so worth it. Cliff Palace was one of my favorites. The step house was cool too. 

  

Make sure you get a NAVAJO TACOS (INDIAN FRY BREAD) it is excellent. There's a navajo couple in the park that has a little set up making fry bread it's so good.

Nice campground in the National Park

We stayed here for two nights in June...we selected this campground because it had showers. We stayed in the Pueblo Loop, site 77, which we selected because it had some shade when most campsites did not, was large enough for our large tent, and was close to the bathrooms. Speaking of the bathrooms, they were flush toilets, and fairly clean, but no soap or paper towels in the bathroom. Overall, a nice campground...the showers were really good for camp showers. Only complaint-no where to do dishes except in the laundry facility which was only open 7AM-5PM.

Mesa Verde

I really enjoyed my stay here. I stayed four days three nights, a lot of the trails were closed the times I was there, (COVID-restrictions) but I did walk the Petroglyph trail, (Bring plenty of water with electrolytes you gonna need it!!!) they have cabins tent campsites,  RV campsites,  just a great park to stay in and the staff and the Rangers were awesome!  $9 pancake breakfast, I will definitely be coming back next year!! 

Beautiful !! 

This campground inside Mesa Verde National Park is run by Aramark, a major hospitality company, which has its pros and cons. First, it’s more expensive than most national park campgrounds at $36 per night, even for dry tent sites. We were able to get half price with our America the Beautiful senior pass, which also got us into the park for free. Otherwise entry would have been $30 this time of year. (The camping discount didn’t seem to be available online, only upon registration.)
There’s a camp store that sells souvenirs and beer. There are endless showers that are free with your camp registration, sanitized after every use. There are paid laundry machines. There are also many dumpsters and drinking water faucets. Toilets with running water are pretty clean, but there was no soap dispenser in the men’s room on the tent loop. 
We had no trouble getting a walk-up tent site. Some sites have shade trees and tent spots. All have picnic tables and fire rings, although a burn ban is in effect. The combination of Covid and the burn ban led to closure of many trails, the museum, and the visitors center. 
The beautiful native dwellings and some incredible geological overlooks are less than half an hour’s drive to the south.
Also check out Mesa Verde Voices podcast. Very informative. 


Concession in National Park 

Great location to be able to visit the park, however they close the showers at 5pm which is weird because during the summer this is pretty much the time you start going out for hikes, right?  
Besides that, the campsites are really nice and feel somehow secluded. At least in ours you had to go down a couple steps into the bushes, which made it feel very private.

Great location

I have to admit that the drive up and even more so back down was a white knuckle experience but worth it. Huge campground 

Beautiful place to visit 

It is a must on your adventure. With the incredible views of the mountain and the history in them Will leave you wanting more. Great for all sorts of adventures!

Great Views with History 

Maybe it was because I had spent days BLM camping- but Morefield seemed like a dream. Loved the atmosphere and amazing nights rest. The campsite offers decent privacy and great shower system with a general store. One of my favorite NP’s as well. 

LOVED this campground

This is a large campground in the National Park boundaries.  It has camper, RV and tent camp sites as well as 17 group sites.  There is a small store and a shower.  Each site has a picnic table.  You can also get tickets to the Parks attractions, but do this as soon as you get there as reservations can be a day or two out.

Large Campground with Good Shade Trees

Very peaceful campground in a beautiful national park. The campsites are nestled in among the low trees and brush, with pretty good privacy between most of them. There are a few hikes that lead right out of the campground with good views. And it’s convenient to see the sites in Mesa Verde. Peaceful.

Loved it

At the end of April, we stayed here when they don't take reservations and open only one loop of the campground, kind of a soft opening I guess. The visitor center, store, etc. is closed the upside to this is it's uncrowded. The bathrooms are clean with flush toilets, each site has a picnic table and fire ring most have some shade. Certain sites offer more privacy than others, overall a nice place to stay.

Nice campground with easy access to Mesa Verde Sights

I stayed here last Summer for one night. The camp sites give you an adequate amount of space so you don't feel too close to your neighbors. There are bathrooms a short walk from the sites, which is an added convenience. I got to see many deer during my stay and clear dark skies for stargazing and milkyway viewing. I loved being able to wake up in the park and only having a short distance to drive to the points of interest. I would definitely recommend.

Good campsite in the park

This is a good-sized campground consisting of several different one-way paved loops for access. Most of the sites are back in but there are some pull throughs. There are a mix of tent and RV camping sites. Flush toilet restrooms are available and there are showers and a laundry a few miles away where the café, store, and gas station are located. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring that can also be used for grilling. One section provides full hookups but most of the sites are for dry camping. There are several dump stations with fresh water available in the park. The information on the campground indicates 30 feet as the maximum size but some sites will accommodate rigs to 40 feet. Most of the sites are pretty level and are typically grass but a few have gravel. The area consists of small oak trees but only a few sites have shade. Our Verizon and AT&amp;T hotspots did not work in the campground. Cell service was spotty and that was true through the national park. There is wifi in the campground that was pretty good most of the time. Good enough for email but not usually enough for streaming.

Great place to explore Mesa Verde National Park

It seems I’m in the minority here but we weren’t impressed with this campground. It wasn’t the worst campground we’ve ever stayed at but certainly not that great. We enjoy hiking and being outdoors. There are limited trails in the park. Our rv is 30’ and it was tight to say the least. We had to park next to our rv and it was a very tight squeeze between trees, with tree limbs scraping the top of our rv. The store in the campground wasn’t too pricey and was well stocked but the lodge/gift shop further into the park was outrageous.  Staff at the campground was friendly and helpful. Don’t count on the WiFi (we didn’t need it) but for those working on the road, there’s no cell service and WiFi is very spotty. 

Okay but not great

Cool view of the rocky ridge line. Sites have nice pad for tents. Brush tucks you into a little nook. Full amenities just down the trail, connected to site loop.


Desert Dwellers 

Short hikes to transcendent points; clean showers; and they'll make you breakfast. If you find the perfect spot, it's sublime here.

solid pancakes

The info we recieved was that this campground rarely fills up. We had no trouble finding a spot and once the heat of the day broke, we set off on a short and informative hike on the rim to watch the sunset. 

Rarely full campground with incredible sunset hike 

I didn’t expect much from Mesa verde. Much bigger than I thought for sure. It was busy but pretty nice. Decent campground. Nothing mind blowing. 

Better than I expected

If this campground were somewhere more mundane, I’d give it fewer stars. Tents site we stayed in was surrounded by scrub, offering some visual privacy but not much sound barrier from the neighbors. Nothing special. Shower house was large, good enough after a few days on the road. Breakfast at the store was convenient, a nice treat after days of boondocking oatmeal.

The real reason to stay here is that it puts you so much closer to everything you came to Mesa Verde for. By staying at the campground you’ll save yourself at least a 45 minute drive each way to the top of the Mesa. Get to the overlooks and sites in the cool of the morning, before the crowds!

Stay here to save the drive up the Mesa 

Loved this campground. We had a large site with deer walking through and the sunset was beautiful. We were able to choose our own site. Other campers were quiet and respectful. We took advantage of the pancake breakfast at the cafe in the morning. A total treat.

Beautiful sunset and pancake breakfast!

A sweet spot, the deer come into the campground in the morning to join you for coffee! Clean, campsites are fairly well isolated from one another. 

Perfect 3-day weekend

The Zuni Loop was the only area open when we were there. We tent camped. 

Positives: showers were open, lots of deer, night sky, so close to the interior of the Park, bear boxes, flushing toilets and running water in bathroom sinks. 

Negatives: smallest campsites I've ever seen &gt; made it challenging to set up. We were told all toilets (3) in that loop were open, but they actually were not (the one closest to us was still locked until the 2nd or 3rd night). Not much privacy as the sites pretty much sat right on the road. 

Conclusion: would not return. Would much rather stay in the state park near Mancos which had HUGE shaded sites.

Not impressed

Easy registration process. Great water pressure, Zero cell phone reception at camp sites!  Unplug it!    Being inside the park made the exploring super easy.  

Very private campsites 

Our first time staying actually inside of a national park.  We were not disappointed.  The sites are level with good water pressure. The registration process was super easy. Bring inside the park made exploring very easy. The only draw back, and it wasn’t a negative from my prospective was we had zero cell reception at our camp.  Get unplugged! 

Very private nice campsites inside the park

The trees were a-shaking with cicada activity. I enjoyed staying here. I got a tip that deer were roaming through campsites so definitely keep your goodies locked up. The spot I chose was right by a water spout, bathroom, and wifi router. Even then the connection wasn't too strong.

Wifi spot

Campground was clean. Sites are a mix of shade and privacy, but in general are pretty close to each other. Bathrooms were okay. Lights are on a timer at night. Tent only loop was more crowded than combine tent RV+tent loops. Showers were free at camp store. 

Morehead Campground

This campground was very well maintained and the amenities were thoughtful, including bathrooms in convenient places that had potable water refill stations at them and bear boxes for when you were too tired to lock the food away in the car. The shower facility was very nice. The on-site shop didn't gauge you on ice and firewood prices. The staff was very friendly. I was impressed with how compliant even the weekend crowd was with quiet time. Overall it was a great experience!

Beautiful, quiet, clean

It was a nice and cozy campground. The sites are evenly spaced. They have huge deer that could walk through your site so store your food properly. Bathrooms are single person use. Other than that it was a nice spot to camp

Beautiful Campground

A good campground with a lot of amenities at the entrance!

Good campground

Pros:

*   Over 200 sites so was easy to pick up a site
*   Campground had kennel to keep dog (but also a con that it was basically a cage in a garage)
*   Good store at campground, along with showers, laundry, and restaurant
*   Lot's of wildlife around camp (deer, wild horses)
*   Got to choose our site

Cons:

*   Sites were very basic and small - disppointing for a national park
*   Sites were not level at all

All in all, it made a good home base for exploring Mesa Verde (and is really the only option)

Below Average for National Park Campground

Fantastic Rangers were stationed throughout the part and were clearly passionate about the park, it’s history and it’s preservation.  Lots of cool wildlife roam throughout the campground, namely dear and wild horses.  Clean plumbed toilets and access to potable water throughout the campground.

Some spots are tight and moldy maintained, but it doesn’t matter because the night sky is the cherry on top.  What incredible star gazing.

Laundry and showers are a short 1/4 mile drive away, did not use but saw plenty of people utilizing the facilities.  

Great all around experience

This is a beautiful and special place. Plan to stay a while so you can take it all in. 

The campground is large, mostly flat. Limited trees where I was and unable to use hammock but other sites vary. Nice facilities at top of campground but too far to walk IMO for a shower so drive up. 

This national park is so special and mesmerizing. I was sad the tours of all the villages were closed due to covid (I visited in September 2020, I have plans to return 2022 to do some tours). Most of the park you can see from driving and parking different spots, but there are also lots of hiking trails. 

Shower tickets are included with your reservation (one of the few national parks with showers included in your reservation). They also offer a pancake breakfast at the store in the morning. 

Special and unique park

This campground was darn-near empty when we were there (due to COVID there were no dwelling tours), but we weren't complaining because we could do whatever hike or check out whatever dwelling we wanted to without the hassle finding parking or waiting for space to open in the walkable dwellings. 

  

Without a doubt this was a highlight of our trip. It would have been much more amazing to see the cliff dwellings close up, but we can do that another year! 

  

The campground itself was nestled up in some trees. There was little to no cell service, but at the store/ laundry area there was WiFi and "some" service. Our understanding was that they close the gate around sunset (the road is reallllly twisty and windy, so drive slow/ safely!) 

  

There is a hotel beyond the gate that has spectacular views, but we didn't stay there so not sure what the details are. 

  

This is a must stay (and if it's still COVID times, don't be discouraged about no tours!! It's still SOOOO worth it!!!)

Incredible campground for how close it is to the cliff dwellings

The park should be ashamed of this campground. Sites are too close together. don't camp close to the bathroom because the lights never go out at night in defiance of dark sky protocols. Trash dumpsters are impossible to use. Transport your trash to the nearest overlook, instead.

sites are very, very close together. Prepare to be disappointed.

Sites are particularly small….bring your pup tent.

Bare minimum

Overall the sites are great and there is a lot to see and do.

Really Great Experience!

Desert beauty, lots of ancient history and sites to visit.  Campsites are okay, but with no water or electric in most of the sites (only 15 with full hookups and they are always reserved well in advance), $24 is steep.  Fortunately for us, we got a senior discount.  Was a bit concerned that they allowed campfires with red flag warnings all around!  Lots of families, groups, walkers, runners, bikers, and every age there!   Great for stargazing!!!  Like that once you paid your fee, you got your pick of whatever site is available!  Not a lot of shade, lots of birds, and springtime flora was abundant!  Sites are dirt/sand/grass with a picnic table and fire pit.  Water available at the restrooms. 

High Desert Camping

The campsites are very nice, and the bathrooms are clean however they don’t have soap. The showers are also very nice but you have to drive to the registration office to use them. 

Beautiful views

Not much in the way of shade, bathrooms are a little few and far between (but they're clean), no power hookups, no cell service, WiFi is essentially useless.

But my goodness, Mesa Verde is one of the most beautiful and unique places in the US. WELL worth the lack of amenities at the camp sites. There are plenty of visitor centers with cafes and shops, so at least you can get the basics. 

Camp spots are choose your own.

Camp sites are alright, but that location!

Lovely campsite that is first come first serve, if you have a tent spot. Showers, bathrooms and laundry sites not too far away. Was a bit frustrating that there were no bear boxes at the tent sites. Campgrounds were clean, but could hear generators from the other rv sites. 

Nice campground and lots of amenities

We had a roof top tent and were able to find a spot good enough to open up and still have room. The showers were nice and I even had warm water. Very clean and comfortable for tent camping 

Great spot 

We were shocked to see it so empty. At the store and registration they have coin laundry , restrooms and showers and gas. 

July 1 3 RVs in 267 sites

A good campground within the park in gambel oak beside a mesa, though well-trafficked as you would imagine at a national park. However, many sites were open because there were so many sites. Stayed in the tent campground, and many of the sites were fairly private, in the gambel oak, while the other half of the sites were basically in the open, no privacy.

Laundry, gas, store, showers available. Showers are free, and are in little individual rooms, about 20 available, favorite thing about this campground haha. Bathrooms located throughout the campground, heated, lighted, flush toilets.

Decent campground

Stayed in a nice, small space with full hook-up with a 30ft RV. Despite close quarters, the spaces were cosy and private with fire pits and great peeks to the mountains. A lot of amenities (shop, laundry, gas station) and despite high season, the campground was not full at all. 

Great stay in Mesa Verde

Our site was spacious! It's beautiful here, but I would not recommend pulling an RV to this camp. There's quite the road leading up to and back down from it. Not for the faint of heart. Sure wish there was a warning when I booked, and pulled my 60' of large machinery up that road. I'm not the same, will perhaps never drive a cliffside again. It's too bad. I used to like that sort of thing.

Spacious!

When it comes to camping within Mesa Verde National Park, Morefield Campground is the only game in town. As noted by at least one other reviewer, the road from the park entrance to the campground can be challenging as it winds its way around the monolith that is the first prominent geographic feature reached once in the park.

  

Though the campground operator makes reservations, once in the campground site selection is first-come, first-served. After driving through the loops available for RVs and travel trailers, we selected a camp site in the Waipi Loop. The site selected was just barely adequate to accommodate our 18-foot travel trailer, but it was fairly level, requiring minimal leveling of the rig. Sites are well-spaced and close to restrooms and freshwater supplies.

  

We visited Mesa Verde National Park in early June 2023, well before the height of the tourist season. The camp store has not yet stocked many of the items it would probably stock later in the season so we cannot comment on how well it will fit the camper's needs later. There is a Sinclair gas station within the camp store complex, with gas available 24/7, payment is by credit/debit card. The shower facilities, located in the same complex, are free and reasonably clean though the drainage system leaves something to be desired - water accumulates in the stall and on the floor of the changing area.

  

We recommend Morefield Campground to visitors wishing to camp near the ruins. It is still another 15-20 miles from the campground to the ruins and museum. We encountered rain on each of the three nights we stayed so plan accordingly.

Convenient Camping Within Mesa Verde National Park 

Don't go the wrong way on the road the ranger will get ya, lol.  Stars and the moon where great.  A lot of people but still super quiet by 830

Stars

Good showers, some of the camp sites have decent WiFi connection, fairly quiet, and wildlife (deer and prairie dogs) in camp side. Toilets not the best, lots of wasps 

Good showers 

Pros: staying in MVNP!, flushing toilets and running (fresh) water everywhere, a nice variety of spots to choose from, nice showers available by the trading post 

Cons: a bit pricey for what you get (40 bucks for no hookup), distance from the shower/shop requires driving, absolutely zero cell service whatsoever 

Pricey but Fantastic

Beautiful campsite, three mule deer strolled through, munching their dinner as we cooked ours.  Well appointed store on site along with shower and laundry facilities. Campground had flush toilets— an appreciated amenity. 

Lovely campground

Fine for a night. Didn’t think it was anything special but there are showers. Good price

Ok has showers

Two nights here. Boondocks go, no water needed, but great location, restrooms nearby. Very peaceful.

Beautiful, quiet restful

While kind of on the pricier side for campgrounds I really enjoyed my 2 nights there in early Oct 24. Easy access to get on the road to the cliff dwellings early in the day, flush bathrooms, tons of sites, trails nearby, a little center with a store, cafe, gas, and most importantly showers. 

They let you pick your site which is nice so I got a site with a flat spot for my rooftop tent, but some sites are definately more geared to tent camping, but there are tons of site options.

Would stay again.

Tons of sites

Morefield Campground, located just inside Mesa Verde National Park, offers a convenient and scenic basecamp for exploring the park’s incredible ancient cliff dwellings and stunning landscapes. The campground is spacious and well-organized, with over 250 sites that accommodate tents, RVs, and trailers. The setting is peaceful, with sweeping views of mesas and easy access to trails like the Point Lookout Trail.

Amenities are a highlight here, including flush toilets, showers, a well-stocked camp store, and even a fuel station. It’s an excellent choice for families or those who appreciate a few comforts while camping.

However, campers should be prepared for sudden and severe weather. The high desert location can bring intense storms with strong winds. During our stay, our tent nearly flew away despite being staked down securely, so it’s worth bringing extra gear like sandbags or heavy-duty stakes to keep your setup anchored.

Overall, Morefield Campground is an excellent choice for exploring Mesa Verde, combining convenient amenities with a beautiful natural setting. Just keep an eye on the weather and pack accordingly to ensure a comfortable stay.

Mesa Verde’s Gateway

The campground hadn’t officially opened yet, all the facilities were closed.. First come first serve. Arrived on a Tuesday. Camp sites clean with bear boxes at almost all the sites. A group of Mule Deer hanging around 


Quiet

Campgrounds are gorgeous. If you’re in the lumi loop you’re a walk to the camp store. Bathrooms are close by. The all you can eat pancakes for $10 is a pretty good steal. Staying here makes for an easy morning before some ranger led tours. The park is big. If you have the option to stay here, stay here

Great time in Mesa Verde 

Dry camped here. You can pick your site. Managed by Aramark services.  They have flush toilets around the sites.

Morefield Campground

There were lots of sites in mid May probably bc it is cold.  We left a night early bc we're not prepared for below freezing. The hot showers were amazing. Free and unlimited hot water. Just not enough hooks. Our site did not have a bear box. 

Hot showers 

This campground was very convenient for our 2 day visit to Mesa Verde. Sites were close together with not much privacy. Shower house was clean but everything else did not feel exceptionally well taken care of. Staff were somewhat helpful but didn’t seem super knowledgeable. Other campers were lots of fun to visit with as they came from all over the world. The social aspect was pretty fun.

Highly recommend the far view site and farming terrace hikes. Also the hike down and back from step house was awesome!

A Fine Campground 

A national park campground with free showers!!! There's laundry and a store as well. Ranger talks at the amphitheater. You get to pick your spot out of what is still open when you arrive (at least for tents, not sure about RVs due to sizing). Located 4 miles into the park. 

Showers!!

We stayed here one night in the Ute loop. We couldn’t pick our site, so we had to check in at the camp store at arrival. We got there around 4pm and check in took about 20 minutes- there were a few groups ahead in line and the process/instruction spiel took a while for each person. Camp site had some standing water from leaky spigot but seemed to be the only site that did. Full hookup was great, quiet campground. Clean bathrooms. A little overgrown at campsites. Nothing special but worked for what we needed! 

Worked for what we needed

Website acted like there was one spot left…. There were actually many. Good spots, WiFi, fire pits and metal picnic tables.

Very nice and more available than web indicates

We booked and stayed 2 nights in the “dry rv” campground. No electric. No cell service. Pretty views. 

Showers are at the main office and were exceptionally clean and good water pressure. 

Simple camp grounds  

This campground is the last stop where you can access to with a camper. Sleep here and you will already be inside mesa verde national park. It is green all around, there are ranger talks in the evening, and wild animals coming by your camping spot. A lot of shade and very practical restrooms  everywhere on the loops

Photos of Morefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park

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