Hovenweep Campground

Overview

A 31-site campground near the visitor center is open year-round and fully reservable through Recreation.gov. The campground is designed for tent camping, though a few sites will accommodate RVs up to 36 feet long. Groups are limited to eight people and two vehicles.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

31 campsites

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

970-562-4282

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Hovenweep Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Holly TrailHike · 4 Hours · 0.0 mi from camp

  Gain new perspective as you traverse a canyon floor, squeeze through slot canyons, and take the long way around. National Park Service

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• Holly TrailHike · 4 Hours · 0.0 mi from camp

  Gain new perspective as you traverse a canyon floor, squeeze through slot canyons, and take the long way around. National Park Service

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• Walk to the Square Tower Group OverlookHike · 10-30 Minutes · 0.3 mi from camp

  Take a paved trail to this canyon overlook and see what Hovenweep has to offer! National Park Service

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• Walk to the Square Tower Group OverlookHike · 10-30 Minutes · 0.3 mi from camp

  Take a paved trail to this canyon overlook and see what Hovenweep has to offer! National Park Service

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• Square Tower Group Loop TrailHike · 0.4 mi from camp

  Explore the ancestral Pueblo world with a hike around the Square Tower Group. National Park Service

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• Square Tower Group Loop TrailHike · 0.4 mi from camp

  Explore the ancestral Pueblo world with a hike around the Square Tower Group. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Canyon OverlookViewpoint · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• Tower PointViewpoint · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Battle RockPeak · 5,472 ft · 13.9 mi from campShow on map
• Lone MountainPeak · 4,918 ft · 14.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.