About Hovenweep National Monument
Hovenweep preserves six prehistoric sites built between 1200 and 1300 CE which may have served as ceremonial centers. Explore a variety of structures, including multistory towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders. The construction and attention to detail will leave you marveling at the skill and motivation of the builders.
Quick Facts
Entrance Fees
Entry fee is valid for 7 days and grants entry for driver and passengers in one private vehicle. Does not cover camping costs.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Admits one individual with no car. This fee type is typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Entry fee is valid for 7 days.
Operating Hours
Hovenweep National Monument is typically open year-round. Park trails are open only sunrise to sunset.
Activities
Getting There
Do not use GPS to find your way. There are numerous paved and dirt roads intersecting each other in this remote corner of Utah. The Hovenweep Visitor Center is located 40-45 miles from Cortez, Colorado, and Blanding and Bluff, Utah. Follow driving directions on our webpage.
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Entrance Passes
Valid for one year through the month of purchase. Admits one (1) private, non-commercial vehicle or its pass holder to Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. U.S. residents only.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Stargazing Events in Southeast Utah
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Hike the Holly Trail
The Holly Trail (8 miles, roundtrip) offers the chance to explore away from roads and busier trails and stretch your…
Hike the Square Tower Group Loop Trail
Explore the ancestral Pueblo world with a hike around the Square Tower Group. Follow the two-mile, primitive loop trail along…
Walk to the Square Tower Group Overlook
Take a paved trail to this canyon overlook and see what Hovenweep has to offer! Sweeping views of sage country…
Visitor Centers
Hovenweep Visitor Center
You can visit Hovenweep even when the visitor center is closed. When it is open, rangers or volunteers can answer questions and sell bookstore items.…
Hours: The visitor center is daily if staffing allows. Hours may change depending on the season, staffing, and holidays.
Campgrounds
Hovenweep Campground
A 31-site campground near the visitor center is open year-round and fully reservable through Recreation.gov. The campground is designed for tent camping, though a few…
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