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Morefield Campground

Expansive, overhead view of loop roads and campsites within a green valley surrounded by hills

Morefield's campsites are situated on loop roads that extend through a high grassy canyon filled with Gambel Oak scrub, native flowers, deer, and wild turkeys.

Photo: Aramark

About

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.

Campsites

267
Total Sites
85
Tent Only
15
RV Only
15
Electric Hookups
17
Group

Contact

Phone1-800-449-2288
EmailMesaVerde-CustomerService@Aramark.com
WebsiteOfficial NPS Page

Location

Mile 4, Main Park Road
Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330

Fees

Dry Camping$38.00
Full Hook-Up$51.00

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.

wednesdayAll Day
mondayAll Day
thursdayAll Day
sundayAll Day
tuesdayAll Day
fridayAll Day
saturdayAll Day

Reservations

Morefield Campground is managed by park concessionaire, Aramark. Reservations are accepted but not required. Reservations are highly recommended for one of the 15, RV full hook-up sites. Reservations can be made online at www.visitmesaverde.com, by calling 1-800-449-2288, or at the Morefield Campground Store.

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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.

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.

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 Info

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 Info

Cell phone service is not available. An emergency phone is located at Morefield Village just outside the laundromat.

fire Stove Policy

Fires are permitted only in designated fire rings and only if there is no burn ban or dangerous fire weather.

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

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 Max Length

46

additional Info

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 Max Length

46

ada Info

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

1

access Roads

Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

classifications

Developed Campground