My 2020 National Parks Road Trip Itinerary
As I began to plan my 2020 National Parks Road Trip that I outlined for you a few weeks back, I began to realize how beneficial it might be for me to share the process I use to plan long road trips. Believe it or not, even though they don’t include air travel or the other complexities associated with fly-and-stay travel, road trips can be surprisingly difficult to plan. This is especially true during a global pandemic. That is why I have chosen to share my detailed road trip itinerary and planning process with you in case it might help you in navigating the planning process for your next big road trip. I have included links to each day’s itinerary plan, as well as the main itinerary article, below to assist you with navigation.
Day’s Driving Map
On the fifth day of our trip, we will be visiting Mesa Verde National Park and then seeing the remainder of the Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. As soon as we are done exploring these areas, we will make the short drive north to Moab, Utah.
Driving Within Mesa Verde and Canyon of the Ancients Area
Driving to Moab to Camp
Day’s Itinerary
- Visit Mesa Verda National Park
- Visit Canyon of the Ancients National Monument
- Drive to Moab, Utah for the night
What to See
There are two separate attractions that we will be seeing on this day. The first is Mesa Verde National Park and the second is Canyon of the Ancients National Monuments. I have included the Top Things to See Maps and Park Map PDF links for each below.
Top Things to See for Mesa Verde National Park
Top Things to See for Canyon of the Ancients National Monument
 | The Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum |
 | Lowry Pueblo |
 | Chimney Rock National Monument |
 | The Great Kiva |
 | Painted Hand Pueblo |
 | Sand Canyon Trail |
 | Sand Canyon Pueblo |
 | Hovenweep National Monument |
Where to Stay
- Upper Big Bend Campground
- Big Bend Campground
- Hal Canyon Campground
- Drinks Canyon Campground
- Grandstaff Campground
- Goose Island Campground
- Moab Valley RV Resort & Campground
- Slickrock Campground
- Campground E1
- Up the Creek Campground
- Canyonlands RV Resort & Campground
- Jaycee Park Campground
- Kane Creek Campground
- ACT Campground and Environmental Learning Center
- Pack Creek Mobile Home Park
- Moab KOA Holiday *
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