Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00–$30.00
Please review the information on this page to purchase a pass or to learn more about digital pass options, what they cover, and how much each cost. If you wish to purchase an America the Beautiful, National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Annual, Access, or Senior pass, please inquire at the park's entrance station upon arrival.
This pass if good for 7 days.
In-person Purchase Locations
This pass is good for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
This pass is good for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
Purchase digital park entrance passes on recreation.gov at no additional cost. Once purchased, passes for Mesa Verde National Park must be printed or saved on your mobile device prior to use. Connectivity is limited in the park, therefore printing the permit or saving it on your phone is highly recommended.
Passes, including the America the Beautiful, National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Annual, Access, or Senior pass may be purchased at the entrance station upon arrival. In-person Purchase Locations
Purchase digital park entrance passes on recreation.gov at no additional cost. Once purchased, passes for Mesa Verde National Park must be printed or saved on your mobile device prior to use. Connectivity is limited in the park, therefore printing the permit or saving it on your phone is highly recommended.
Passes, including the America the Beautiful, National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Annual, Access, or Senior pass may be purchased at the entrance station upon arrival. In-person Purchase Locations
This pass is good for 7 days. In-person Purchase Locations
Annual Entrance - Park$55.00 Details: Fee good for a year, beginning from the date of sale.
2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Entrance Fees:
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Winter (January 2 to April 30 and November 1 to December 31) | Fee: $25.00 plus $10.00 for each person, 16 years of age or older. |
Summer (May 1 to October 31) | Fee: $25.00, plus $15.00 fee for each person, 16 years of age or older |
(not including driver)
Winter (January 2 to April 30 and November 1 to December 31) | Fee: $75.00 |
Summer (May 1 to October 31) | Fee: $75.00 |
Commercial Tour Fees for 16-25 Person Vehicle Capacity
(not including driver)
Winter (January 2 to April 30 and November 1 to December 31) | Fee: $100.00 |
Summer (May 1 to October 31) | Fee: $100.00 |
Winter (January 2 to April 30 and November 1 to December 31) | Fee: $200.00 |
Summer (May 1 to October 31) | Fee: $200.00 |
Entrance Fees - Non-Commerical Tours
A per-person fee is charged for organized non-commercial groups in vehicles with a capacity of more than 16 persons. Organized non-commercial groups include church groups, college/school groups, scouts, service organizations, etc. All holders of ATB Interagency Passes, Golden Passports, Annual Mesa Verde passes, and those under 16 years of age will be exempt from payment of fees. (The above-named passes allow free entrance to individual pass holders under the conditions stated on the pass.)
The total fee charged for an Organized Non-Commercial Group will not exceed the charge for a commercial tour fee.
Non-Commercial Group Fee (based on vehicle capacity)
Non-Commercial Group Fee good for 7 days only for the same group of people for each re-entry.
Less than 16 Person |
16-25 |
26+ Person |
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Winter (January 2 to April 30 and November 1 to December 31) | $20.00 per vehicle | $10.00 per person, 16 years of age or older. Not to exceed $100.00 |
$10.00 per person, 16 years of age or older. Not to exceed $200.00 |
Summer (May 1 to October 31) | $30.00 per vehicle | $15.00 per person, 16 years of age or older. Not to exceed $100.00 |
$15.00 per person, 16 years of age or older. Not to exceed $200.00 |
Last updated: March 26, 2024