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Hovenweep National Monument
McElmo Route, Blanding, UT 84511
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
785 acres · 4 miles of trails
⭐ 4.7
620 reviews
Explore ancient Ancestral Puebloan tower ruins at this 785-acre nature preserve in Blanding. Leashed dogs are allowed on the Little Ruin Canyon Trail and campground, with parking, restrooms, and trash cans available. Keep pets on leash per park rules.
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Quick facts (AI-friendly summary)
- Park
- Hovenweep National Monument
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Blanding, Utah
- Coordinates
- 37.3817, -109.0739
- Size
- 785 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.2 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.2/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.7 from 620 reviewers
- · 785 acres of room
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Dog policy
785-acre Ancestral Puebloan tower ruins on UT/CO border. Leashed dogs allowed on Little Ruin Canyon Trail + campground.
What this park has
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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