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Ancestral Puebloan ruins at Hoveweep National Monument near Dove Creek

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The area surrounding Dove Creek is a major archaeological center. Here the Ancestral Puebloan cultivated corn, squash and beans. These early residents also constructed the remarkable cliff dwellings at nearby Hovenweep, Chaco Canyon and <a href="/archeological-site/mesa-verde-national-park">Mesa Verde National Park</a>.
In town, the adobe mill packages local pinto beans and runs a gift shop selling a variety of Southwestern gifts. Other attractions, all within a short drive from Dove Creek, include the <a href="/museums/canyons-ancients-national-monument-visitor-center-and-museum-blm">Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center &amp; Museum</a> in <a href="https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/dolores">Dolores</a> and the prehistoric villages at <a href="/articles/hidden-colorado-gem-hovenweep-national-monument">Hovenweep National Monument</a>.
As for recreation, the Dolores River Valley and its dramatic canyons offer untouched trails and waterways for hiking, hunting, rafting and fishing. Secluded guest ranches offer guided horseback trips along picturesque canyon trails. This is the rugged Colorado of Western writer Zane Grey's books — and where he made his home. If you visit, you'll realize why. Dove Creek is where the light of the Western stars truly shine.

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Dove Creek Accommodations

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Clifton

Fruita

Ignacio

Palisade

Bayfield

Cedaredge

Lake City

Eckert

Orchard City

Naturita

Montrose

Dove Creek

Crawford

Chimney Rock

Collbran

Ridgway

Norwood

Cortez

Rico

Mancos

Dolores

Delta

Gateway

Mesa Verde National Park

Hotchkiss

Vallecito Lake

Mesa

Paonia

Powderhorn

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Towaoc

Uravan

Hesperus

Silverton

De Beque

Somerset

Olathe

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Ouray

Gunnison

Grand Junction

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Durango

Marble

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Ancestral Puebloan ruins at Hoveweep National Monument - near Dove Creek, CO