The only camp grounds in the park. Check in was easy right near the bathrooms and laundry. Headed down the road to find a tiny site. Finally got the travel trailer in the spot was having trouble unhooking. We ended up not unhooking and leaving in the morning. We also had no Wi-Fi reception. Government was shut down so no tours, no reason to stay. read more

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I actually was a huge fan of this campground. It is right near the entrance once you get inside of Mesa Verde National Park. It is the only campground inside the park too. The reason I liked this campground so much was it had so many amenities. They had the camp store, a breakfast restaurant, free showers, coin laundry, and even FREE WIFI! The toilets were actually toilets too not any sort of porta potty situation. They also had a kennel for our dog which really gave me piece of mind to be able to drop her off there while we went and explored the park. It is first come first serve for the camp spots. Check in at the camp store to get all your information. We chose a campsite that had really fast wifi haha. They also do events at the amphitheater each night so if you can check that out as well. I suggest that because it is first come first serve to come earlier so you can get the best spot. The campsites to very with shade, proximity, to bathrooms, size, etc. read more

The campground was very clean as were the showers. We did not check out the laundry and we definitely avoided being at the site during the middle of the day because we would've just fried. There's not a whole lot of tree cover there. That said, it was a good place for us to stay while we explored Mesa Verde, which we enjoyed tremendously. Pro tip- you can book cheap Ranger led tours on Recreation.gov 2 weeks out. They go fast. This is not the same site you book lodgings on!!! read more

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We had a fabulous stay at this campground. Three nights total, you do need to look around to find a site that has a bear box and reasonable shade but when we arrived there were several to choose from. There campground store was the best I have ever seen in any park. Lots of selection and prices were very reasonable. Their staff is always friendly. All you can eat pancake breakfast available for $12. Definitely check out Knife Edge Trail (great cell reception) Mesa Verde Point Lookout Trail read more

Morefield Campground - Mesa Verde Point Lookout Trail - Campgrounds Near Me - Mancos, Colorado

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My family and I camped for four weeks on our road trip and this campground stay was by far the WORST EXPERIENCE! First, we checked in at 7:30pm. The check in office closed at 7, so we found our paper with our name on it. We had searched our email for some indication of what our site number was abut did not find it. We saw a number on our sheet that looked like a campsite number, so we went to go find it. We circled the campground for over 30 minutes looking for site number 120. It does not exist. (the map provided is SO BAD it does not even list site numbers. Only loops. Terrible!) Then we asked another camper and they told us that it was first come, first serve. No where on the check in sheet did it indicate this!!! That should have been at the top in well defined language. So, we picked a site, set up camp and went off to attend the ranger program. When we returned, there was another couple parked in our site and setting up camp!!! They too had looked at their late check in sheet and thought that the number on there was their campsite number. They demanded that we were in their spot! We explained that we learned it was FCFS and even walked the campground with them to prove that our site number on our sheet did not exist. They did not believe us and they refused to move. They "compromised" by letting us stay at the site and share it with them for the night. What a disaster. The wife was a mean witch of a woman! In the morning, when I went to the camp store to explain the situation and file a complaint that the after hours check in process was flawed, the service woman, Hannah was very rude, not helpful and brushed it off as my problem that I did not read the comment on the check in board (Item number SEVEN) stating that it was FCFS. I asked for a refund and the best she could do was refer me to the 1-800 number for Aramark. What a joke! This is a terrible system for campsite check in, and is in DESPERATE need of revisions. read more

About as good as a campground can get! Plenty of sites for tents and RVs, clean restrooms with running water & flush toilets, picnic tables & fire pits at all sites. The free Wi-Fi from the general store reaches some of the Eastern sites. Oh and FREE SHOWERS at the park! Wish there were more shaded sites but that's nature for ya. I really enjoyed my stay here and I was even able do some work from my campsite in the morning. read more

You can make a reservation online and then check in at the Morefield Village/grocery store where they will give you a tag and you can drive around to pick the site you want (put your tag on the wooden clipboard at the site so others know it's been taken). The folks at the check-in desk will also review campground rules and local amenities with you. Wifi is spotty during the day but great at night. My fam and I stayed here for one night in early June. We had a pretty good time and I would've been ok with staying another night or two. I'm fairly new to camping so I'm still figuring out where I feel most comfortable in the spectrum of back country camping to hotels--I'm probably a glamper at most, to be honest. :-) So to say I had a good time camping here is major for me. I've had one other similar "village" type camping experience but with a LOT less privacy (hello neighbor who I might as well be camping with...) so I wasn't keen on this or any campground initially. However, each campground here is hugged or nestled in its own alcove of tall bushes which gives a bit more privacy. There's space for one vehicle, a fire ring, a picnic table and just barely enough room for a 5-person tent (just keep the fire fairly small or you'll probably risk melting your tent). I didn't see or notice my neighbors much nor were there many cars going by so it was easy to relax and create some wonderful memories for the kids such as: telling stories passed down in my culture for generations at the picnic table, cultivating camping skills such as chopping wood/stoking a fire/setting up a tent, etc. Our campsite was close to a restroom (1-2 sites away) which was nice--I don't know how my kids readily just went to the restroom on their own like it was nothing, I was scared sh*tless going by myself in the middle of the night but tried to be an adult..... LOL Well there was a loud bang in the restroom while I was in a stall but no one came in...and the door opens inward only, so if something had followed me in and gotten stuck, I would've been screwed.... Yep, never going to the restroom in the middle of the night, in the wilderness, alone, again. Ever. Isn't that how horror movies start? Btw, FREE 24/7 showers, a 24/7 coin-op laundry facility and a gas station next to the Morefield Village/grocery store--SUPER convenient and made my life so much easier. All restrooms were clean and had flush toilets and all showers had hot water with good pressure. I wouldn't hesitate to camp here again. read more

We had a very nice experience at Morefield campground, with some caveats. The campground is very big, with over 300 campsites, so be prepared for some crowded restrooms and shower facilities. Not a bad thing, if you prepare and are patient. Having read some of the previous reviews after our recent stay (6/5/17-6/9/17) I can say there have been improvements in service and maintenance. As others have mentioned, the promised wifi is non-existent, but in my opinion if wifi is at the top of your camping priorities, please adjust your priorities. We stayed in site 66, which had beautiful views of a far away mountain saddle, and made for excellent sunset viewing. The site was level for our tent, but very small in size. It backed up to the well trimmed juniper trees, but with the included metal table, was very tight for two camp chairs, a camp chef stove, and two people. Having experienced Watchman campground in Zion at full summer capacity, this was a much calmer and quieter experience. The quiet time was observed, which we appreciated. My wife experienced lines at the ladies restroom several times, and sink time was a premium. Maybe upgrading the restrooms to handle the amount of campers should be considered for the future? We found the staff to be friendly and accommodating. The free showers were nice, clean, and the water was hot and constant. We have paid for 6 minute showers at other campgrounds and found this free service to be a real treat, especially coming from drought stricken California. The prices for ice and sundries at the store were high to a park concessionaire expectation, no shock there for us. If you forget to pack it and don't want to drive to Cortez (15 minutes to City Market) you will pay through the nose. Don't complain the prices because it is in stock and close by. Also, camp bear aware here. We saw no bears, but received an $80 ticket for leaving our two plastic food storage containers out during the day. Clearly it is stated in the Park rules and printed right on the picnic table, so our mistake. We felt as first offenders that a warning would have been sufficient, but they are taking this very seriously here and the polite but firm Rangers did their job well. Lesson learned. The Park was maintained better from what we saw, as we witnessed Park staff weed trimming sites and hiking paths. We saw several deer walking through the campground, heard a turkey, and also the twilight yips of coyotes. Very nice. Bring insect repellent too, as the mosquitoes come out as soon as the sun dips in the sky. But your firewood at the aforementioned City Market for $5.99 a bundle and save on the $9 a bundle charged at the store. Again, preparation. In summation, and the reason for 4 stars versus 5, was the campsite size. For the price it should be bigger, and would have never accommodated a family of four. Trimming the trees back would accomplish this easily. We will return as we enjoyed our time at this campground. read more

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Basic type campground. Good restroom, water available. Rangers come around quite often. That's good. Visiting center 5 min drive from here, showers are available for free. read more

If you want no service or power this is the place to go. When my family and i came here we were planning on staying Tuesday-Friday because thats what we had payed for in advance but we only stayed till Wednesday because we couldn't handle have no ac in our trailer so we got a refund for 2 nights. On their website it had said "full hookups" but that was only 18 spots that you HAD to reserve 6 months to A YEAR in advance. Minus all the false advertising the place had a really nice view. read more

I haven't been camping in years. Like, since I was in high school years. And as I went through college and started my adult life, I kind of forgot about camping and tried to forget how much sleeping on the ground hurt my back. Or how I don't like sleeping on pine cones and rocks. Or having spiders and bees in my tent. Well, thankfully, air mattresses and bug spray exist, so as to keep my poor old back happy and my tent bug free. Now that Lisa H has finally collected a respectable camping gear collection, we headed down to Mesa Verde to test everything out. But where to camp? Well, why not IN the park itself? Morefield Campground is located within Mesa Verde National Park; you'll happen upon it shortly after scaling the first few mesas. Check in at the "General Store," grab some ice or cold beverages (yes, they've got beer here!), or a little souvenir. Then, head off to claim your site! Here there are plenty of tent and RV sites; first come, first serve. No site is too close, so you'll have plenty of elbow room. Many sites are shaded, but some are in open fields. Not all sites have a grill or even a fire pit, so do prepare for that. There are many comfort stations well within easy walking distance of any site. These include: -bathrooms with sinks and a mirror -camper sink to dump out your dirty dish water -potable water spigots Although there are many trails within the park, there are also a few trails that begin from Morefield, such as Knife Edge Trail. Knife Edge Trail is a great, short hike from the campground. You'll see some pretty spectacular views of Montezuma Valley from this trail. After working up a sweat from hiking and exploring the cliff dwellings, Morefield also offers access to free showers! Definitely a plus after a few days of sweat and sunscreen. Morefield is a great, cheap way to stay within Mesa Verde National Park. Beautiful and relaxing campground! read more

Morefield Campground is located inside of Mesa Verde National Park, about 4 miles from the visitor's center. There are many sites, and you can reserve ahead of time if you don't want to take your chances (though the park website basically says sites are always available bc there are so many. Campground facilities include a general store, coin laundry, and free showers. These are all located near the entrance to the campground and a fairly short walk from the Zuni Loop of the tent section. Campers staying in the full hookups loops have more of a trek to get there. All campground loops include a couple comfort stations (bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks). Because bears are in the area, there are also bear-proof dumpsters and food boxes where you can store your food. We were given strict directions to put away food as soon as we were finished eating and NO toiletries, food, or even water in the tent. The campsites we saw were fairly close together but not as packed as you'd see at a KOA. There were some with shade, and each had a designated tent pad (small gravel) and a picnic table. Fires were only allowed in fire rings, and not all sites had these. Overall it was a very nice camping experience. I'd have rated it higher expect for two things: 1) $35/night is awfully high for a campsite on public land with no electricity/water and 2) my shower was barely more than lukewarm; for $35/nt you should be able to expect a hot shower. read more

This is a rather interesting campground and is maybe not one of the best in the National Park System, but it's far from bad. The sites have new-ish tent pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. Some of the sites are kind of elevated (you have to take a few steps up to get to them), which is nice because it keeps you off of the street level - no headlights shining straight into your tent at night. Several of the sites you have to go down a few steps, these ones are almost all shaded by trees. The store has firewood, food, alcohol, maps, etc and there are free showers nearby as well as laundry. The toilets are flushing toilets, and they have a sink in there as well. Only had two issues with this campground: 1. It's about 4 miles past the park entrance. The cliff dwellings are mostly about 25 miles in, so you should expect to drive for about 45 min from your campsite to the dwellings (like Cliff Palace). 2. It's fairly expensive for a campsite. There are plenty of hiking trails nearby and tons of stuff to do. If you're visiting Mesa Verde National Park, make sure you stay here for a night or two. read more

This was a horrible experience on the website it said they had power hook ups everywhere but they don't have them anywhere I was sweating so bad in my camper they barely gave back the refund read more

Campground is run by a concession, Aramark, and it shows-bathrooms are barebones and in need of upgrades. Sites are expensive and water for tent sites is a pretty long walk. read more

Morefield Campground - Campgrounds Near Me - Mancos, Colorado

There are several good things about this campground: 1) It's in Mesa Verde; 2) It has enough sites that even the park's website says "With 267 sites, there's always plenty of space!" (Too many campgrounds require planning months ahead.); 3) Many sites were relatively private, although I think #17 would be my first choice. With that said, $30 is for too expensive to pitch a tent in rural Colorado. All National Parks should have some free/low cost camping options and Mesa Verde should be no exception. The increasing prevalence of public campgrounds run by for-profit companies is an unfortunate trend that prices out budget minded people. read more

The best thing about this campground is the free showers. The campsites are close to each other and very few are level. They are not well maintained and they charge for everyone over 13 so we paid $40 a night for a very mediocre site. The good news is there are very few people in the campground. The bathrooms in the campground are not nice for the price you pay. They do have free wifi which I am convinced the include so that you don't notice they poor campground. read more

We stayed at this campground in May 2019 for 4 nights, in an RV. Making and changing reservations was easy, and staff were accommodating. Oddly, my debit card wasn't charged for items bought in the camp store until over a year had passed. The area is beautiful, and although the sites are private, they are not all level or large enough for bigger vehicles. Restrooms were fine, and the shower rooms were fine. I almost gave up on a hot shower, for some reason it was difficult to figure out how to get hot water. Also mildly disgusted that people apparently shit in the shower regularly enough that they need signs saying please don't! Overall the campground was quiet, with several wildlife sightings, including a little horned lizard that sat with us each day. One odd note is that the firewood purchased at the camp store did not light well, and smelled repulsive when it did. My scout child identified it as a species not normally used for firewood. It was also very arid, we drank A LOT of water each day and still felt dehydrated. Would stay again. read more

A long way to water (except that it rained on us both nights all night long). Showers were nice and showers are a bit unusual for national park campers. I think it's because this one's run by a concessionaire, Aramark. Our campsite was a little short of privacy but the site was level and in good repair. read more

We liked it here. It is a fairly basic campground. We found flat a spot near the restroom, which is also close to water access. No hook-ups for RV's, but they do have a dump station. You can run your RV's generator a lot longer than most other National Parks when you need power. Deer came onto the campsite every night and ate grasses, which our children really enjoyed. There was a strong WiFi access for free as part of our reservation. The showers up the hill were very nice, were free and had no time restrictions. For a basic campground, we enjoyed our time here and the camp sites offered plenty of space. read more

Store all food in your vehicle! Very nice campground! Real quiet, and beautiful place! Great for kids, we saw many mule deer near our site. We DID receive a costly ticket for not putting some food away, when we where away from our campground, so I really recommend keeping ALL food and cooking-ware in your vehicle! Rangers are sticklers because they are trying to prevent big animals from coming into campground.... Overall a great place! We'll be back! :) read more

Had this not been $23 a night I would have given Morefield 4 stars. Also, because we sleep in our van, they did not allow us to stay in the tent only sites. We got there early and there were plenty of great sites. We picked one and had plenty of daylight to go enjoy the park. Unfortunately when we returned there was an old motorhome next to us and we feared they would run their very loud generator all night, By this time the campground had filled pretty good and the really great sites where gone. Thankfully they didn't run there generator too late, but when I'm "camping" I don't care to listen to them at all much less 15 ft from me. Had we been in tent only area this would probably not have happened. On the pro side the camp store was great and reasonably priced. They had a great beer snob selection and super friendly staff who quickly checked us in :) Nice clean showers were also greatly appreciated after our wonderful hike to Cliff Palace. read more

I stayed here recently forone night to visit Mesa Verde and it was the perfect place to stay. The staff was super friendly and greeted us right away. They generously helped us change our reservation to save some money (we'd made two reservations for two tents, but they said we could squeeze two tents on one campsite and save money - sweet!). The site itself was very well-kept, and it had a nice variety of private and more social campsites. The facilities were very clean, and there were plenty of them. The camp store also had everything you need for a night of camping. I would absolutely stay here again if I needed a place to crash in the area. read more