Mesa Verde costs $30 per car
Mesa Verde National Park charges $30 for a private car in the busy season and $20 in the off season. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $15 each, and motorcycles pay $25. A Mesa Verde annual pass costs $55. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Mesa Verde National Park fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside (May 1 to Oct 22) | $30, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Private vehicle, everyone inside (Oct 23 to Apr 30) | $20, good for 7 days |
| Motorcycle (May 1 to Oct 22) | $25, good for 7 days |
| Motorcycle (Oct 23 to Apr 30) | $15, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| Mesa Verde annual pass | $55 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $30 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Sources: National Park Service, Mesa Verde National Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other national parks in Colorado
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park | $30 per car |
|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve | $25 per car |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: If you already have a valid Interagency Annual Pass, you will not be required to pay the 7-Day entrance fee. Pass holders must provide their Interagency Annual or Lifetime pass for validation or will be required to pay the entrance fee. Be prepared to show photo ID with your pass.
About the main pass: Valid for 7 days.
About the annual pass: Details: Fee good for a year, beginning from the date of sale.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $30 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $55 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $30 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- Season. Off season prices are lower here. See the dates in the table.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $55.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 3 or more parks that charge about $30 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Mesa Verde? The $55 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Mesa Verde National Park?
$30 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Mesa Verde?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Mesa Verde?
No. Mesa Verde is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.