National Monument · Colorado, United States
Hovenweep National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument is a national monument in Colorado, United States, covering 785 acres (318 ha), established in 1923.
Photo: Larry Lamsa via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado, United States |
| Area | 785 acres (318 ha) |
| Established | 1923 |
| Coordinates | 37.3836° N, 109.0683° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Hovenweep National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument is located on land in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah, between Cortez, Colorado and Blanding, Utah on the Cajon Mesa of the Great Sage Plain. Shallow tributaries run through the wide and deep canyons into the San Juan River. Although Hovenweep National Monument is largely known for the six groups of Ancestral Puebloan villages and its kiva, there is evidence of occupation by hunter-gatherers from 8,000 to 6,000 B.C. until about AD 200. Later, a succession of early puebloan cultures settled in the area and remained until the 14th century.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) · Cortez, United States · 24.8 miles away
- Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) · Durango, United States · 74.0 miles away
- Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) · Telluride, United States · 74.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hovenweep National Monument?
Hovenweep National Monument is in Colorado, United States (37.3836° N, 109.0683° W).
When was Hovenweep National Monument established?
Hovenweep National Monument was established in 1923, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Hovenweep National Monument?
Hovenweep National Monument covers 785 acres (318 ha).
Does Hovenweep National Monument have campgrounds?
Yes — Hovenweep National Monument has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hovenweep_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/hove/ — Official park page.