I love archaeology so of course Hovenweep appeals to me. It seems remote, although you can drive to it on a nice paved road. The hike around the site takes you right up to the buildings or gives you a nice elevated view of the structures. The campground, although small, gives a great view of Sleeping Ute Mountain to the... More

We enjoyed Hovenweep, but would have enjoyed it more had we camped there for an evening and seen the night sky. This place is a wee bit out of the way, so you shouldn't go unless you really enjoy seeing ruins. More

It will take a day plus to see everything but the dwellings are wonderfully preserved More

Easy to walk the 2 mile up-and-down trails to see the 10+ dwellings, up-close and personal. Very nice park center with DVD to watch, if you ask. Also, interesting items for sale. More

It's just a little canyon in the middle of nowhere, but it's got several interesting Anasazi structures and a great loop hike around the edge. Nicest Rangers in the entire National Park system -- I don't know if they're lonely, or just good people. I've never felt so welcomed at a National Park site. Look for the little "tank" in... More

These are Pueblo ruins on the Colorado and Utah border. If you go keep in mind it is out in the boondocks! At the visitors center you can watch a film to get the history of the ruins and a map to help you in the mile and a half walk around the rim. We got there late in the... More

Hovenweep is a National Monument and is a part of the Canyons of the Ancients. The site is located in a remote area on the Colorado/Utah border. This site is just awsome. The self-guided tour will take you around 2 hours to complete. You will follow a trail down into the canyon and then up to the other side of... More

Hovenweep National Monument is far from everything--and that is one of the great beauties of the Four Corners area. The perfectly constructed towers dotting the little canyon draw you into the mysteries of this remote corner of the world. Like Mesa Verde, you can't help but wonder why the ancient Pueboans built here. The multi-story construction is unusual--were they fortresses,... More

This is an amazing little park. Well worth the journey to this remote area. The 2 mile walk around the tower ruins is great. I want to return when I have more time to explore the backcounty. If you like Chaco, Bandelier, Mesa Verde and Canyon De Chelly this place is for you. Great for kids and one of the... More