Mesa Verde National Park

Open

Southwest

Verified

Culturally sensitive site, strict resource protection.

Production notes

Best time

Year-round, tours and roads vary seasonally

Drone

Drones prohibited

Morning golden hour

7:18 AM – 7:50 AM

Light from the W · 6039°

Evening golden hour

6:11 PM – 6:43 PM

Light from the S · 14935°

Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.

Permit path: Conditional

Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.

Included

Access

Access model: Public, managed. Conditional.