Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 970-529-4465;
www.visitmesaverde.com
;
North Rim Rd; tent/RV site $29/37; May-early Oct; )
The park's camping option, located 4 miles from the entrance gate, also has 445 regular
tent sites on grassy grounds conveniently located near Morefield Village. The village has
a general store, gas station, restaurant, showers and laundry. It's managed by Aramark.
Dry RV campsites (without hookup) cost the same as tent sites.
Far View Lodge
LODGE
$$
( 970-529-4421, 800-449-2288;
www.visitmesaverde.com
; North Rim Rd; r $115-184; mid-Apr-Oct;
)
Perched on a mesa top 15 miles inside the park entrance, this tasteful Pueblo-style
lodge has 150 Southwestern-style rooms, some with kiva fireplaces. Don't miss sunset
over the mesa from your private balcony. Standard rooms don't have air-con (or TV) and
summer daytimes can be hot. You can even bring your dog for an extra $10 per night.
Eating
Far View Terrace Café
CAFE
$
( 970-529-4421, 800-449-2288;
www.visitmesaverde.com
; North Rim Rd; dishes from $5; 7-10am, 11am-3pm
& 5-8pm May-mid-Oct; )
Housed in Far View Lodge immediately south of the visitor cen-
ter, this self-service place offers reasonably priced meals and a convenient espresso bar.
Don't miss the house special: the Navajo Taco.
Metate Room
MODERN AMERICAN
$$$
(
800-449-2288;
www.visitmesaverde.com
;
North Rim Rd; mains $15-28;
5-7:30pm year-round & 7-10am
Apr-mid-Oct; )
With an award in culinary excellence, this upscale restaurant in the
Far View Lodge offers an innovative menu inspired by Native American food and flavors.
Interesting dishes include stuffed poblano chilies, cinnamon chili pork tenderloin and
grilled quail with prickly pear jam.
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