Hovenweep National Monument
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Voicemail not functioning
The 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.
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Hovenweep has gone cashless
The 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.
Hours
All Park Hours
| Every day | All Day |
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Hovenweep National Monument is typically open year-round. Park trails are open only sunrise to sunset.
Visitor centers
Hovenweep Visitor Center
Hovenweep Visitor Center
| Every day | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 1 – Dec 24: Late Fall/Winter Hours
The visitor center is open daily if staffing allows. Hours may change depending on the season, staffing, and holidays.
About this park
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.