Morefield Campground
37.3015, -108.4179 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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.
- Every day
- All Day
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.
- Off-Season Camping: Spring · Apr 17, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027 · Every day All Day
- Off-Season Camping: Fall · Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026 · Every day All Day
- Closed for the Season · Nov 3, 2026 – Apr 24, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
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.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- Yes - seasonal
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- Yes - seasonal
- Firewood for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Ice for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Internet
- Yes - seasonal
- Laundry
- Yes - seasonal
- Showers
- Hot - Seasonal · Free - Seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal · Portable Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Cell reception
- No
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 46 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 46 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
- Cell service
- Cell phone service is not available. An emergency phone is located at Morefield Village just outside the laundromat.
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.
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.
Fires are permitted only in designated fire rings and only if there is no burn ban or dangerous fire weather.
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.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
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.
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.
The Morefield Campground is nestled within Morefield Canyon, which is a high, grassy canyon filled with Gambel Oak scrub, native flowers, deer, and wild turkeys. As you enter, there is a full-service village with a grocery and camp store, café, gas station, laundry, and showers. The campsites are situated on loop roads and each site contains a picnic table and grill. Several of the park’s best hikes leave from the campground and climb to spectacular views of surrounding valleys and mountains.
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