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Hovenweep National Monument

Theme(s): Native American |

Description:
Hovenweep protects a collection of unique prehistoric archeological sites. The inhabitants of Hovenweep were part of the large farming culture which occupied the Four Corners region of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona from about 500 B.C. until nearly A.D. 1300. Located along the border between Utah and Colorado, the monument is noted for its solitude and undeveloped, natural character.

Designations:
Hovenweep National Monument (March 2, 1923)

Accessibility:
The Ranger Station and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Trails are uneven and primitive. Some trails can be negotiated with assistance and rough terrain chairs.

Getting Around:
Travel in the park is by foot, bike or vehicle.

Activites:
Camping | Educational Programs | Hiking | Nature Walks | Stargazing | And more.

Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | CampGrounds | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | And more.

Directions to Hovenweep National Monument

Plane:
Commercial airlines serve Cortez, CO, Albuqurque, NM and Salt Lake City, UT.

Car:
The only paved entrance road is Highway 262, which travels east from Highway 191 approximately 15 miles south of Blanding.

Public Transportation
There is no public transportation to Hovenweep.


Nearby Parks:
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area


Contact Information for Hovenweep National Monument

McElmo Route

Cortez, CO 81321

Phone: (970)562-4282 Fax:

Located near Monticello, UT

For more information on Hovenweep National Monument

Information on this page provided by the NPS.




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