Sunset of the Summer Solstice at Hovenweep Castle
Hovenweep National Monument
National Monument · CO, UT
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.
Park report
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Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesHovenweep has gone cashless
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$10
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park1 campground
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available8 activities
Park Name
InfoHovenweep National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoCO, UT
Phone
Info(970) 233-9167
hoveinfo@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$55
Operating Hours
InfoHovenweep National Monument is typically open year-round. Park trails are open only sunrise to sunset.
Visitor Center: Hovenweep Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Cliff Dwellings, Native American Heritage + 1 more
Weather Info
InfoHovenweep is part of the Colorado Plateau, a "high desert" region that experiences wide temperature fluctuations, sometimes over 40 degrees in a single day. The temperate (and most popular) seasons ar
Getting There
InfoThe Hovenweep Visitor Center is located 40-45 miles from Cortez, CO, and Blanding and Bluff, UT. If you use a GPS or a navigation app on your phone, make sure that you have set your destination to the
Location
Info37.3913° N, -109.0048° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website