Hovenweep National Monument
Located on land in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah, Hovenweep preserves six prehistoric sites built between A.D. 1200 and 1300.
Various ancient ruins that may have served as ceremonial centers. Explore a variety of structures, including multistory towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders. Excellent history, trail descriptions, and resources available at the National Park Service website.
Excellent history, trail descriptions, and visit planning resources available at the National Park Service website. You can reserve Monument campsites and buy entrance passes on Recreation.gov. The park accepts only mobile or electronic payments for in-person entrance & camping fees. For motels, stay in either Cortez, Colorado or Blanding, Utah.
Hiking is the only way to see Hovenweep’s impressive ancestral Puebloan structures. All of Hovenweep’s trails are designed around the structures, although most also offer sweeping views of the surrounding area and closer looks at Hovenweep’s geology and variety of plants.
- Suitable Activities: Hiking
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- 6,760 ft
- Land Manager: National Park Service
- Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fees
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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