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Michael R
VerifiedOctober 6, 2026 Stayed at: Site 1, Loop: Hovenweep
Great out of the way quiet place with incredible history.
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About Hovenweep Campground
Hovenweep Campground is nestled within the beautiful, sweeping landscape of the Colorado Plateau in Southeast Utah, at an elevation of approximately 5,300 ft. (1615 m). The campground is located alongside two converging canyons and is only 1/4 mi (.2.5 mi) from the park's visitor center. Stunning views of mountains, canyons, and sandstone ledges adorned with desert plants make for a spectacular camping experience!Length of stay is limited to seven (7) nights (consecutively or non-consecutively) in any 30-day period or a total of 14 nights per year.
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Site 1, Loop: Hovenweep
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Site 14, Loop: Hovenweep
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Site 2, Loop: Hovenweep
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Site 22, Loop: Hovenweep
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Site 30, Loop: Hovenweep
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Site 23, Loop: Hovenweep
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Site 30, Loop: Hovenweep
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Site 8, Loop: Hovenweep
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Site 9, Loop: Hovenweep
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Reviews
476 reviews
Summary
Hovenweep Campground offers a clean, quiet environment with well-maintained facilities and a friendly, knowledgeable staff at the visitor center. Guests appreciate the stunning hiking trails and archaeological sites, as well as excellent stargazing opportunities. However, some visitors noted issues with generator noise, site leveling, and the limited number of restrooms.
Based on guest feedback
4.6
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Based on 476 reviews
5 stars
72.3% (344)
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2 stars
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Tim K
VerifiedOctober 5, 2026 Stayed at: Site 24, Loop: Hovenweep
Campground is spacious, clean and quiet. Magical location under the stars.
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Jimmy N
VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 Stayed at: Site 2, Loop: Hovenweep
Nice, quiet spot. Bathroom was surprisingly clean and ventilated for such a remote spot. Nice to be able to talk to nearby canyons without much effort. Nearby trails also nice.
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Kristen M
VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 Stayed at: Site 3, Loop: Hovenweep
Great campsite design and the Star Talk was awesome!!
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Mary K
VerifiedOctober 3, 2026 Stayed at: Site 30, Loop: Hovenweep
So quiet and clean and accessible. Loved it
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Mark C
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 Stayed at: Site 14, Loop: Hovenweep
switched campsite. 13 too much of a slope for our RV. Great campground and staff
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Mark C
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 Stayed at: Site 13, Loop: Hovenweep
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Ann E
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 Stayed at: Site 4, Loop: Hovenweep
Lovely views, level sites that are well spaced, clean bathrooms, enough reception to pay fee and check emails, pleasant host and rangers in visitor center.
Campground was within walking distance of the square tower group of structures. NPS app had nice descriptions of several structures. Research has revealed so much more information about these ancient dwellings and the people who built and lived in them. When we first visited over twenty years ago little was known.
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Chester S
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 Stayed at: Site 23, Loop: Hovenweep
Able to retrieve water, chared phone at visiting center outstanding
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robert t
VerifiedOctober 1, 2026 Stayed at: Site 27, Loop: Hovenweep
Our brief stay at Hovenweep campground was great! It was one of the few stops on our 2 -1/2 week trip that we were able to take a hike with our dog. The trail was a little wet but still fairly easy to navigate. Scenery and the ruins on the trail were worth the effort. The campground was clean, had decent space between sites, and great views. The road into the campground was a bit off the beaten path, but road conditions were OK.
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Location & Directions for Hovenweep Campground
Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez, CO 81321 United States
Elevation: 1,591 ft
Getting There
Turn by turn directions from Cortez, Blanding, or Bluff can be found on the Directions and Transportation page of Hovenweep's website.
Highway access
Hovenweep Campground is accessible via Hovenweep Access Road, which connects to US Highway 491 approximately 25 miles to the east.
Near Mesa Verde National Park
The closest entrance is: Mesa Verde National Park Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 44.1 mi · over 1 hr (76 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
11AM
Check out time
10AM
General
- Camping is only permitted in the designated campground. Each campsite is limited to 8 persons, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles (a trailer counts as one vehicle).
- Hammocks and other items must not be strung on tree branches or limbs.
- If your plans change and you are unable to make it for your reservation. Please go and cancel using Recreation.gov. That way the site can become available for other campers. As demand for a site is high and there is limited space.
- Flush toilets available year-round.
- Wood fires in grates only. Wood gathering is prohibited. Do not leave garbage in fire grates. Charcoal cooking fires are allowed in fire pans and grills. Place ashes in fire grates. Properly extinguish all fires.
- All motor vehicles must be parked on designated vehicle pads and must not extend into the roadway. Vehicle barriers may not be moved to enlarge the available parking space.
- Campground ‘Generator Hours’ are from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Length of stay is limited to seven (7) nights (consecutively or non-consecutively) in any 30-day period or a total of 14 nights per year.
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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