EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Hovenweep National Monument

Stone towers in a canyon landscape
Colorado · Utah
Scenic header: Sunset of the Summer Solstice at Hovenweep Castle · NPS/Chris Wonderly · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Stone towers in a canyon landscape

Ancestral Pueblo towers and rooms stand along canyon rims in a high-desert setting. The main visitor area offers a focused walk; outlying units require more demanding travel.

Tall stone structures with a setting sun shining through them. Desert landscape surrounds them.
Sunset of the Summer Solstice at Hovenweep Castle
NPS/Chris Wonderly · Photo credits
a stone structure resting on a cliff edge
Stronghole House is one of several structures at the Square Tower Group
NPS Photo / Andrew Kuhn · Photo credits
BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Square Tower Group
  • 02Canyon-rim trail
  • 03Visitor-center interpretation

Before you go

Outlying roads may be rough and facilities limited. Use designated trails and protect fragile architecture.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.