Trail of the Ancients Visitor Services
All national and tribal parks and monuments provide visitor information. Visitor centers are located in Cortez and Dolores, Colorado. Cortez has an official Colorado Welcome Center.
Fees
There is an admission fee to enter most areas, including National Parks.
Camping
There are places to camp along this byway.
Food
Cortez and Dolores have sit-down and fast food restaurants. Mesa Verde National Park also has several food options, including a gourmet restaurant for dinner.
Gasoline
Cortez, Dolores, and Mesa Verde National Park have gas stations.
Information
All national and tribal parks and monuments provide visitor information. Visitor centers are located in Cortez and Dolores.
Lodging
Cortez, Dolores and Mesa Verde National Park have hotels and/or motels.
Phones
Public phones are available along this byway. Cell phone coverage is limited. Phones should be turned off when not in use to conserve batteries.
Restrooms
There are restroom facilities along this byway.
Retail
Shopping is available in Cortez and Dolores, as well as at Mesa Verde National Park.
Special Considerations
The major portion of the byway easily accommodates motor coaches. Mesa Verde National Park and Hovenweep National Monument offer easy access and adequate parking, as does the Four Corners Monument. Of the smaller sites, the Anasazi Heritage Center, Lowry Pueblo, and the Cortez Cultural Center can accommodate motor coaches. The Ute Tribal Park is not motor coach accessible, however, for smaller groups, van service is provided by the park for an additional fee.
Road ConditionsTo find up to date information about the road conditions along Trail of the Ancients, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
SeasonsBest Time to Drive
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