What are the hours at Hovenweep National Monument?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (All Park Hours)

How much does it cost to enter Hovenweep National Monument?

Hovenweep National Monument charges $20 per vehicle, $10 per person, valid for 7 days. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Hovenweep National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Hovenweep National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Hovenweep National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Hovenweep National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Hovenweep National Monument is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Monument · CO,UT

Open

Hovenweep National Monument is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Hovenweep preserves six prehistoric sites built between 1200 and 1300 CE which may have served as ceremonial centers.

Type: National Monument
State: CO,UT
Nearest town: Just north and west of Cortez

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.

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Visitor info

AddressAlong the border between southeast Utah and southwest Colorado, Just north and west of Cortez, CO, Cortez, CO 81321

Phone(970) 233-9167

Websitewww.nps.gov/hove/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

All Park Hours

Entrance fee$20 per vehicle, $10 per person, valid 7 days · fee details ↗

Getting thereThe 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…

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How we read this status

We derive Hovenweep National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.