Details
Mile 4, Main Park Road, Mesa Verde National Park, CO, 81330
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
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.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Morefield Campground, just four miles from the park entrance has 267 sites. Each site has a table, bench, and grill. Camping is open to tents, trailers, and RVs, including 15 full-hookup RV sites.
Weather
Spring temperatures range from 40 to 70 F. Snowstorms can occur as late as May. Summer temperatures can reach well into the 90s F. Thunderstorms are common in July and August. Fall temperatures can range from 50 to 75 F. Snowfall can occur as early as October.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Internet Connectivity
Showers
Laundry
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Camp Store
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Ice For Sale
Firewood For Sale
Food Storage Lockers
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.
Rates & Fees
Dry Camping
Fee for dry RV or tent camping. (Rate is based on double occupancy. Additional person charges apply for extra persons age 6 years and older.) Senior and Access passes apply to all camping. Discount will be applied only to campsite occupied by the person to whom the passport has been issued. Check-in can occur anytime during Campground Store hours. If store is closed, please pick a location and check-in the next morning. Check-out is by 11:00 am Mountain Daylight Saving Time.
Full Hook-Up
Fee for full hook-up RV camping. (Rate is based on two people. Additional person charges apply for extra persons age 6 years and older.) Senior/Access passes apply to all camping. Discount will be applied only to campsite occupied by the person to whom the passport has been issued. Reservations are highly recommended. Check-in can occur anytime during Campground Store hours. If store is closed, please pick a location and check-in the next morning. Check-out is by 11:00 am Mountain Daylight Saving Time.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires are permitted only in designated fire rings and only if there is no burn ban or dangerous fire weather.Regulations Overview
Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Keep all tents on designated graveled pads. Up to 2 tents per site are permitted if the site can accommodate them. Up to 2 cars or 4 motorcycles are permitted per site if they can be parked without obstructing traffic. No more than one unit may hook up to utilities in full hookup sites. Keep all coolers, food items, and cooking utensils locked in your vehicle when not in use. This is for your protection and that of park wildlife. Fires must be kept in designated fire grates only. Collection of firewood is prohibited. Bundles of wood are available at the camp store. All pets must be leashed and under physical restraint at all times. Pets are not allowed on hiking trails but may be walked along paved roads and parking lots. Please dispose of pet waste properly. All wastewater must be properly contained. Sinks and dump stations are available for disposal purposes. Off-trail hiking is restricted, so please stay on designated trails. No bicycles or motorized vehicles.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible camp sites are available along the Apache Loop. These sites are level and offer easier mobility without obstacles. Two wheelchair accessible restrooms are also available on the Apache Loop. An accessible, portable toilet is also available at one of the group sites. A fully ADA accessible restroom is located next to the Knife Edge Café at Morefield Village. Please ask about availability of wheelchair accessible camp sites when registering or making your reservation.
Internet Information
Wi-fi should be available throughout the entire campground, however, strength of connection varies. It may be faster near the Morefield Village and campground store.
Cell Phone Information
Cell phone service is not available. An emergency phone is located at Morefield Village just outside the laundromat.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RVs and trailers up to 46 feet long may camp at Morefield Campground, but due to the limited number of large sites, reservations are recommended for RVs of this size. There are 15, full-hookup sites available. These fill quickly, so reservations are highly recommended.
RV Maximum Length
46
Additional Information
Gasoline is available year-round. Showers are available for campers only. Kennel is available seasonally. Staff may not be available 24 hours each day. Check at campground store for details.
Trailer Maximum Length
46
ADA Information
Be aware that some camp sites are accessed by steps or are located on uneven terrain. There are several designated, accessible camp sites and comfort stations (with flush toilets) available along the Apache Loop. These are all located along a paved roadway. An accessible, portable toilet is also available at one of the group sites. A fully ADA accessible restroom is located next to the Knife Edge Café at Morefield Village. Cell service is not available, but an emergency phone (local calls only) is located in Morefield Village, just outside the laundromat.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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