Hovenweep National Monument
1 campground in the park · 6 nearby · 2 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS/Chris Wonderly
2 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationVoicemail not functioningThe voicemail for the main park phone line (970-562-4282) is not functioning reliably. People are advised to call during business hours in order to speak with a ranger.
- InformationHovenweep has gone cashlessThe park now accepts only mobile or electronic payments for entrance & camping fees. You can reserve campsites and buy entrance passes on Recreation.gov, or only use debit/credit cards to pay in person.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $20 per vehicleValid 7 days
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 1 campgroundReserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 6 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 2 sitesWithin 25 mi
- Annual pass
- $55Hovenweep only
Where to camp
Camping in the park 1
Camping near the park 6
- Aerial viewCampground
Holly Towers Campground
1.9 mi · Aneth, CO
- Aerial viewCampground
Camp site
1.9 mi · Aneth, CO
Free and dispersed nearby 2
See them on the mapAbout Hovenweep
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo / Andrew Kuhn · NPS Photo / Jacob W. Frank · NPS Photo / Neal Herbert
Things to do
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Camping
- Hiking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Park Film
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
Plan your visit
Getting there
The 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 Hovenweep National…
Weather
Hovenweep 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 are spring…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle, 7 days$20
- Motorcycle, 7 days$15
- Per person, 7 days$10
- Hovenweep annual pass$55
Hours
Hovenweep National Monument is typically open year-round. Park trails are open only sunrise to sunset.
Getting there
The 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 Hovenweep National Monument Visitor Center, and that your route matches the directions on our website. Alternate routes to the visitor center, and any road to our remote, outlying units, can be very rough.
Weather
Hovenweep 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 are spring (April-May) and fall (mid-September-October), when daytime highs average 60 to 80 F and lows average 30 to 50 F. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 F, making strenuous exercise difficult. Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30 to 50 F, and lows averaging 0 to 20 F.
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