# Mesa Verde National Park

Today, Mesa Verde preserves exceptionally dark skies thanks to the park’s remote location, dry climate, and high elevation.

**Type:** park

**Location:** CO, US

**Nearest town:** Mesa Verde National Park

**Certified:** 2021

Today, Mesa Verde preserves exceptionally dark skies thanks to the park’s remote location, dry climate, and high elevation.

[Official site](https://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm)

[Source](https://darksky.org/places/mesa-verde-national-park-dark-sky-park/)

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