Hovenweep costs $20 per car
Hovenweep National Monument charges $20 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $10 each, and motorcycles pay $15. Kids 15 and under get in free. The Southeast Utah Parks annual pass (Arches, Canyonlands, Natural Bridges, Hovenweep) costs $55. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Hovenweep National Monument fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $20, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $15, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $10, good for 7 days |
| Southeast Utah Parks annual pass (Arches, Canyonlands, Natural Bridges, Hovenweep) | $55 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $20 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $20 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. You only need a pass to go past the visitor center or to camp. Sources: National Park Service, Hovenweep National Monument fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Colorado and Utah
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument | $10 per person |
|---|---|
| Golden Spike National Historical Park | $20 per car |
| Cedar Breaks National Monument | $25 per car |
| Colorado National Monument | $25 per car |
| Dinosaur National Monument | $25 per car |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | $30 per car |
| Natural Bridges National Monument | $20 per car |
| Arches National Park | $30 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Entrance fees (or valid park pass) are required to visit beyond the visitor center and/or camp overnight. Entrance fees are good for 7 days from date of purchase.
About the main pass: Entry fee is valid for 7 days and grants entry for driver and passengers in one private vehicle. Does not cover camping costs.
About the annual pass: Valid for one year through the month of purchase. Admits one (1) private, non-commercial vehicle or its pass holder to Arches and Canyonlands national parks, and Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments. U.S. residents only.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $20 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $55 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $20 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $10 each.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $55.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $20 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Hovenweep? The $55 annual pass pays off on your third visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Hovenweep National Monument?
$20 per car, good for 7 days.
Is Hovenweep free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Hovenweep?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Hovenweep?
No. Hovenweep is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
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