Hovenweep National Monument
Montezuma Creek, Utah, United States
About the Hovenweep National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument, located in Montezuma Creek, Utah, is a fascinating tourist attraction that showcases six prehistoric villages built between A.D. 1200 and 1300. These villages once housed over 2,500 people and feature impressive structures such as multistory towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders. The attention to detail and skill of the builders will leave visitors in awe.
Visitors have the opportunity to camp under the stars at Hovenweep's campground, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Park information is readily available, including details on open facilities, weather forecasts, and trail conditions. Friendly rangers are on hand to provide maps and assistance in starting your adventure.
Hiking trails lead visitors to explore Hovenweep's stone structures and enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The monument offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the ancient inhabitants and the architectural marvels they created.
Photos of Hovenweep National Monument
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534, United States
Opening hours of Hovenweep National Monument
Monday:
09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday:
Day off
Wednesday:
Day off
Thursday:
09:00 - 16:00
Friday:
09:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 16:00
Sunday:
09:00 - 16:00
Reviews of Hovenweep National Monument
"It’s a nice place to visit. We ended up here because the Mesa Verde roads were closed due to snow. Since it rained the day before, it was recommend to not complete the whole loop due to possible mud. The trail itself was not difficult at all and not very muddy."
"They had a great little visitor center. Lots of walkable trails spread throughout the park. A little off the beaten path. Which is part of the draw and allure of the place. We enjoyed the drive in and out as there is soo much to see. Roads were good. The views awesome."
"Hovenweep is a great but out of the way place to view prehistoric dwellings from about 800 years ago. A relatively flat loop trail takes you around a small ravine with remains of numerous buildings. The visitor center was closed when we visited on a Tuesday and it seems that the days it is open varies. The restrooms were open and they were nice with flush toilets and sinks with soap and water. Brochures and trail maps were available to guide your walk."
"Didn't know what to expect after spending yesterday at Mesa Verde. Quite the drive to get to Hovenweep, but it was well worth it. Did the 2 mile loop hike from the visitor center and thoroughly enjoyed the hike and the visitor center. A very nice day trip."
"Good for a day trip or for very lightly visited overnight backpacking trails to other Native American sites in the area. The loop can be done by almost anyone. I would avoid the section that goes into the canyon for anyone who has trouble with up and down. You can go around it. One of the best National Monument Visitor Centers/ Campsites I’ve been to. There are places to tent camp and for RV’s. I don’t think there are RV hookups. Bathroom is super clean. No showers. Drinking water at the campground but there’s a 5 gallon limit. Rolled in on at 7pm Saturday night in late May and there were multiple campsites open. Campsites have a beautiful canopy, fire pit, sandy area for tents, and views of the mountains. Rangers were super nice. Didn’t pay for my campsite because I didn’t have cash and they helped me pay inside the visitor center."
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