The winding park road climbs 15 miles from the entrance gate to reach Morefield Campground, the sole camping option within Mesa Verde National Park. Spread across multiple loops with over 250 sites, this high-desert campground sits at 7,000 feet elevation with expansive views across the mesa landscape. Most sites offer dry camping only, though the Ute Loop provides full hookups for RVs up to 40 feet.
Site conditions vary considerably throughout the loops. The tent-only Navajo Loop features some sites with parking areas above and steps leading down to tent pads nestled among gambel oak groves, providing more privacy than the exposed sites in other areas. "Little to no trees in the loop," notes Christy C., describing the more open sections where sites sit close together with minimal shade. Many sites require leveling blocks due to uneven terrain.
The campground serves as base camp for exploring the park's cliff dwellings, located another 15-20 miles deeper into the park. Trailheads for Point Lookout Trail and Prater Ridge Trail start directly from the campground. A large camp store complex houses showers, laundry facilities, a café, and a Sinclair gas station, though fuel prices run significantly higher than in nearby towns. "Water could be found at the restrooms," explains one reviewer, as potable water spigots are located at bathroom facilities throughout the loops.
Weather can shift rapidly at this elevation, with intense storms bringing strong winds that challenge tent setups. Cell service remains spotty throughout the campground, though WiFi is available near restroom buildings. The campground rarely fills to capacity, even during summer months. For those seeking alternatives, places to camp around Mancos provide additional options with full services.
Morefield works well for campers prioritizing proximity to Mesa Verde's archaeological sites over campground amenities, particularly those comfortable with dry camping and variable weather conditions.
Description
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.
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Location
Public CampgroundMorefield Campground — Mesa Verde National Park is located in Colorado
Directions
Morefield Campground is just off the Main Park Road, near milepost 4. Once you exit Hwy 160 and enter the park, continue on the Main Park Road for four miles until you reach the turn off for Morefield Campground on your right.
Coordinates
37.301499 N
108.417912 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 3/15/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 3/15/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 3/15/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 3/15/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 3/15/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 3/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 47 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 4 hrs from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 18 min from Santa Fe, NM

































