Mesa Verde Area - Southwest Colorado

Includes Cortez & Mancos
PHOTO DESCRIPTION, Colorado, The CVD
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The ruins of the Anasazi, a Navajo word meaning "Ancient Ones," are what bring people to this quiet, sun-drenched area. At Mesa Verde National Park visitors walk among the incredible cliff dwellings of these prehistoric Pueblo people. The Anasazi culture flourished here from approximately A.D. 1 to 1300, leaving behind a priceless legacy of their achievements in the famous cliff houses and mesa top villages. The reasons the Ancient Ones abandoned the area remains an enigma, despite decades of research. At one point, more than 40,000 Anasazi lived here.

Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, The CVD

A short distance south of the town of Mancos en route to Weber Canyon (the eastern boundry of Mesa Verde National Park) is a new old-fashioned horse drawn stage line for your enjoyment run by the Bartels Family. Ten miles west of the park is Cortez, once called by the Navajo "Tsaya-toh" (rock-water) for its spring. Lowry Indian Ruins, 26 miles north of Cortez, contain the largest and best preserved painted Anasazi kivas in world. Hovenweep National Monument, 40 miles west, has its unique Anasazi ruins. Other nearby monuments include Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and the Four Corners Area Monument which is located on Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Indian reservations, the only place in the United States where four states meet.

Commercial air travel accommodations are handled by Cortez Municipal Airport. Please contact your preferred travel agent or airline for flight arrangements.

Mesa Verde Area is near: Dolores, Dove Creek, Durango & Pagosa Springs

Mesa Verde Area Featured Advertisers

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To fully experience Mesa Verde's unspoiled beauty, stay in the Park at Morefield Campground. Its 435 sites are in a high grassy area amid oaks and native flowers, popular with deer and wild turkeys.
 
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A & A Mesa Verde RV Park-Campground & Mini-Golf mutual link button on advertiser page
Closest full service RV park & campground to Mesa Verde National Park, easy access for BIG rigs. 50 amp full hookup pull-thrus. Shaded and open sites, tent and group area. 9 miles east of Cortez.
 
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To fully experience Mesa Verde's unspoiled beauty, stay in the Park at Morefield Campground. Its 435 sites are in a high grassy area amid oaks and native flowers, popular with deer and wild turkeys.
 
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Cortez Luxury Log Cabins - XTROV email link button on advertiser page
3 vacation rentals in Cortez, long term available. Choose between a 2-story Log Cabin on 4 private acres, an adobe cottage & a ranch style bungalow. A wonderful location for an Elopement and Wedding.
 
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Echo Basin Guest Ranch Resort & RV Park
Where mesas meet mountains, between Durango & Mesa Verde National Park. In the 4-Corners area perfect for your next vacation. Non-structured guest ranch where YOU plan for your own activities.
 
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Enchanted Mesa Motel email link button on advertiser page
Family owned and operated. Central location for Durango and Mesa Verde attractions. Our gazebo is a popular hang out. Family friendly and all pets welcome. Reunion and group rates available.
 
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Jolly Rancher, The mutual link button on advertiser page
This Southwest Farmstay: guest rooms, family suite and 1 guest cabin is north of Cortez. Outdoor hot tub! Near Mesa Verde National Park, San Juan Skyway and Trail of the Ancients Scenic Loop Byways.
 
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Mancos State Park mutual link button on advertiser page book online from advertiser page
12 miles from Mesa Verde, nestled in the San Juan Mountain range with 32 campsites, 2 yurts w/propane heat, 225-acre lake, fishing, and wakeless boating.
 
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Mesa Verde RV Resort, Durango, Colorado, The CVD
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BIG RIG LUXURY SITES. FREE WI-FI high speed internet throughout the resort. Highest rated park in the area by Trailer Life & Woodalls. Only 1/2 mile east of Mesa Verde Park entrance. Outdoor pool & deck.
 
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Sundance RV Park, LLC mutual link button on advertiser page
15 minutes to Mesa Verde National Park. Open all year. Large, open, shaded 50amp gravel sites in Cortez. Lots of nice grass. Across from city park, Colorado Welcome Center and city pool. FREE WI-FI.
 
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RV Sales, Services & Rentals

J & L Trailers & RV Services
We have been servicing trailers and RVs throughout the 4-Corners region for 16 years! We are happy to make on-site service calls from Durango to Dolores. Open April - October Monday through Saturday.
 
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For More Information Contact:

Colorado Welcome Center Cortez

Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce

Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce

Mesa Verde Area Maps

National Parks & Monuments
Canyon of the Ancients National Monument
Chimney Rock Archaeological Site
Hovenweep National Monument
Mesa Verde National Park

Scenic Byway Maps
Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway

Snowmobiling
Dolores Snowmobile Trails

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