Hovenweep Campground in Hovenweep National Monument

Hovenweep Campground is located just down the road from the Hovenweep National Monument Visitor Center. This front-country campground offers easy access to hiking trails and the opportunity to enjoy the night sky.

Hovenweep Campground

There is not a ton of shade in the campground. You will want to be prepared for the wind and sun. There are shelters over most of the picnic tables to provide some shade.

If you are planning to tent camp be prepared it is going to be hot during the day and cool at night.

Number of Sites: 31

Location in the park: Just down the road from the Visitor Center

Campsite Cost: $15

Senior/Access Camping Fee: $7

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Reservations: No, All campsites are first come first served.

Latitude/longitude: 37° 22' 58.8900" N 109° 4' 19.2468" W

Accessible Sites: One campsite is wheelchair-accessible but is not designed for tent camping.

Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets must be on a leash.

Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? No

First Come, First Served? All campsites are first come first served.

Campground Amenities

There are designated tent pads in each tent site along with shade structures over the picnic tables to help with the hot sun. Some of the sites can accommodate RVs up to 36 feet long.

Dump Station: No

Bear Boxes: No

Flush Toilets: Yes

Payphone: No

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? No

Is firewood available for purchase? No

Amenities at each campsite:

Fire ring in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? No

Potable Water? There is a 5 gallon limit for water. Make sure to bring a water jug with you.

RV Camping at Hovenweep Campground

Some of the campsites are marked as RV only.

RV Length: RVs up to 36 feet long

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