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 motivatio
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $20 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $20Entrance - Motorcycle: $15Entrance - Per Person: $10
- HoursHovenweep National Monument is typically open year-round. Park trails are open only sunrise to sunset.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 9705624282 · hoveinfo@nps.gov
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.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Hovenweep National Monument — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Hovenweep National Monument?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Can you camp at Hovenweep National Monument?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Campground Connector, Cutthroat Trail, Hackberry Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
Hovenweep National Monument is typically open year-round. Park trails are open only sunrise to sunset.
Nearby sites
Lowry Pueblo National Historic Landmark
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Montezuma Canyon
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
