Hovenweep National Monument - Cortez Landmark

  • Address: McElmo Route, Cortez, CO 81321
  • Phone: +1 970 562 4282
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  • Website:www.nps.gov
Hovenweep National Monument
McElmo Route
Cortez, CO 81321

Hovenweep National Monument Details

Full Amenity List

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Visitor Center

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Established as a national monument in 1923, Hovenweep(a Ute word meaning" deserted valley"), stands as one of the most impressive Anasazi ruins in the four corners area. Although the culture of the Hovenweep people was similar to that at Mesa Verde National park, the ... more on manual_books
  • Welcome to Hovenweep! Hovenweep National Monument protects six prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages spread over a twenty-mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along the Utah-Colorado border. Multi-storied towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders lead visitors to marvel at the skill... more on Nps.gov
  • Located in Utah but near Cortez, this site has six ruins all built around 1200 AD. more on TripAdvisor
  • Dogs must be on leash and must be cleaned up after in the park area. The park features hiking, camping, and sightseeing. The monument protects six Puebloan-era villages spread over a twenty-mile ... more on DogFriendly.com
  • Hovenweep National Monument protects six prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages spread over a twenty-mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along the Utah-Colorado border. Multi-storied towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders lead visitors to marvel at the skill and motivation ... more on Nps.gov

Directions

Hovenweep National Monument is located along the border between southeast Utah and southwest Colorado, just north and west of Cortez, Colorado. By Car Paved roads lead to the visitor center and Square Tower Group from Cortez, Colorado (County Road G /

Hours

Hovenweep is open year-round. The visitor center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours during summer. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: ENTRANCE FEES All federal lands passes are issued and accepted at Hovenweep. Individuals: $3 (Good for 7 Days) This fee applies to motorcycles, bicycles and walk-ins (per person). Vehicles: $6 (Good for 7 days) This fee includes all occupants of
  • Childrens Programs: Junior Ranger Program
  • Events: http://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/events.htm

Other Web Resources

  • www.nps.gov
  • http://www.colorado.com

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