Travel tips
Visitor Tips
Read advice on securing reservations, what gear to bring, and how to manage the ladders.
Booking GuideHow to secure $8 ranger-guided tour tickets on Recreation.gov.Read 
Best time to visitFind out the best months to visit Cliff Palace and avoid the crowds.Read 
Drive Time DetailsPlan your drive from the Mesa Verde entrance to the Cliff Palace loop.Read 
Visiting with KidsPhysical limits and rules for taking children on the tour.Read 
Packing GuideEssential gear and ticket requirements for your Cliff Palace tour.Read 
Compare the ToursChoose between the scale of Cliff Palace and the Balcony House climb.Read