Entrance - Private Vehicle
$20.00Entry fee is valid for 7 days and grants entry for driver and passengers in one private vehicle. Does not cover camping costs.
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Hovenweep National Monument
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Hovenweep at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Hike the Holly Trail
- Nearby city
- Cortez, CO
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About Hovenweep National Monument
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.
2 current NPS alerts
- Information: Voicemail not functioning
- Information: Hovenweep has gone cashless
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 1, 2026). Official Hovenweep National Monument page on nps.gov
Weather Information
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
- Summer
Often above 100°F
- Fall
Highs 60°F – 80°F · Lows 30°F – 50°F
- Winter
Highs 30°F – 50°F · Lows 0°F – 20°F
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Motorcycle
$15.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
$10.00Admits one individual with no car. This fee type is typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Entry fee is valid for 7 days.
Operating Hours
All Park Hours
Hovenweep National Monument is typically open year-round. Park trails are open only sunrise to sunset.
- MondayAll Day
- TuesdayAll Day
- WednesdayAll Day
- ThursdayAll Day
- FridayAll Day
- SaturdayAll Day
- SundayAll Day
Entrance Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$55.00Valid for one year through the month of purchase. Admits one (1) private, non-commercial vehicle or its pass holder to Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. U.S. residents only.
Common questions
Planning Hovenweep National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Hovenweep. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
