Hovenweep National Monument

Collard lizards are one of many species that call Hovenweep home.
Hovenweep preserves six prehistoric sites built between A.D. 1200 and 1300 which may have served as ceremonial centers. Explore a variety of structures, including multistory towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders. The construction and attention to detail will leave you marveling at the skill and motivation of the builders.
Map showing location of park.
poster announcing fire restrictions with graphic of a campfire inside red prohibition circle
Fire restrictions increase in Southeast Utah Group parks
Southeast Utah continues to experience hazardous fire conditions. On Friday, August 1, 2025, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, and Natural Bridges National Monument will increase fire restrictions by banning all open fires (wood and charcoal).
a stone structure at night with the Milky Way arcing overhead
Photo by NPS Photo / Jacob W. Frank
a bright red cactus flower
Photo by NPS Photo / Jacob W. Frank
a stone structure resting on a cliff edge
Photo by NPS Photo / Andrew Kuhn
a stone structure with blue sky and clouds overhead
Photo by NPS Photo / Neal Herbert
a green lizard with yellow head, yellow spots and black collar
Photo by NPS Photo / Jacob W. Frank
remains of a stone structure with wood beams on the edge of a canyon
Photo by NPS photo