Camp
There is only one camp in Mesa Verde National Park, at Spruce Tree House. This camp is maintained by O. L. Jeep, and the rates are $3.00 per day. Guides and camping outfits may be obtained at Mancos.
Trips
There are no regular tours in this Park, as trips to the ruins are made on foot from the camp near Spruce Tree House. The distance to the important ruins are as follows:
| Distance and direction | ||
| Spruce Tree House | ¼ mile | W. |
| Cliff Palace | 2 miles | S.E. |
| Balcony House | 2½ miles | S.E. |
| Community House | 2 miles | S.E. |
| Poole Cañon | 4 miles | S. |
| Peabody House | 3 miles | S.W. |
| Long House | 2¾ miles | S.W. |
| Tunnel House | 6 miles | S. |
| Sun Temple | 2 miles | S. |
The three principal ruins are Spruce Tree House, Cliff Palace, and Sun Temple.
Clothing
Ordinary clothing may be worn, as there are no extended trips or hard climbs. As the nights are cool, a sweater or light overcoat will be convenient. As the auto stages carry only 50 pounds of baggage free, arrangements should be made to store all heavy pieces at Mancos. Such pieces may be taken to the Park by special arrangements with the auto stage company.