Far View Lodge comprises 13 clusters of lodge buildings located at 8,200 feet, is 15 miles inside the Mesa Verde National Park an archeological preserve with over 4000 sites, and is located approximately 60 miles from Durango La Plata County Airport. This location is also 20 miles from the Canyon Archeological Center, 35 miles from the Canyon of the Ancients, and 55 miles from Four Corners National Monument. Hotel amenities include the restaurant, lounge, gift shop, tour arrangement, and 24-hour front desk service. All rooms feature private balconies, coffeemakers, private bathrooms, and clock radios. To preserve the tranquility of the natural setting, the guestrooms do not have TVs, telephones, or air-conditioning.