Hovenweep Campground
Open year-round. All 31 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Potable water is available May 1 through November 1; water is available year-round at the visitor center. The park is cashless and accepts only mobile or card payments. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect: fires are permitted only in designated fire grates.
Hydrologic Outlook issued July 20 at 10:32AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT Anomalous moisture has become established across portions of eastern Utah and western Colorado. Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are expected this afternoon and early evening. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour will be possible with the stronger storms. These rates could lead to flash flooding and debris flows especially over steep terrain and recent burn scars. Also, rain over the past several days has lead to saturated soils, which increase the chances for excessive runoff. As a reminder: Keep an eye on our forecasts through the end of the week and stay tuned for updated hydrology alerts if visiting or if you reside below vulnerable terrain to flash flooding and/or debris flows. Storms across the west develop quickly, leaving little room for lead time in flashy terrain.
About
Hovenweep Campground occupies a juniper-forested mesa alongside two converging canyons in southeastern Utah, near the Colorado border. The 31-site campground is designed primarily for tent camping, though a limited number of sites accommodate RVs up to 36 feet. Each site includes a picnic table with shade structure, fire ring with grill grate, and tent pad. Flush toilets are available year-round, and potable water is available from May through October. The campground provides direct access to Hovenweep's archaeological sites, including the 2-mile Square Tower Group loop trail featuring dense concentrations of 13th-century Puebloan structures. The 8-mile Holly Trail departs from the back of the campground, traversing slot canyons to reach outlying ruins. As a certified International Dark Sky Park, Hovenweep offers exceptional stargazing opportunities far from light pollution. All sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, including same-day bookings when available. The park has gone cashless, accepting only electronic payments for camping and entrance fees. Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently in effect, limiting fires to designated fire grates only.
Directions
Located 40-45 miles from Cortez, Colorado and Blanding or Bluff, Utah. Do not rely on GPS navigation due to numerous intersecting paved and dirt roads in this remote area. Follow turn-by-turn directions from the NPS website.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 53ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 36ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| hoveinfo@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (970) 562-4282 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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