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Hovenweep National Monument

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Designation
National Monument
States
CO, UT
Park address
Cortez, CO
Entrance fee
Private vehicle: $20.00; Motorcycle: $15.00; Per person: $10.00; Park annual pass: $55.00NPS data as of 2026-08-25
Camping
1 campground listed by NPS · 31 reservable sites
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Notes

  • Designation Date: 03/02/1923

  • 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.

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