National Historical Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in New Mexico. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 1 campground and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $15.
New Mexico National Historical Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
“Explore the monumental structures and breathtaking landscape at Chaco, a thriving regional center for the ancestral Pueblo people from 850 to 1250 CE (Common Era), through hiking & biking trails, ranger guided tours & programs, and more.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
0
Campgrounds
1
Visitor centers
1
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 1 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.
Danger
Due to heavy rains over the past several days, both roads are currently impassable. We do not advise visiting Chaco at this time; we strongly encourage you to postpone your visit until the roads start drying out and it is safe to drive to the park again. More rain is forecasted this afternoon. Please call for any additional questions or concerns: 505-786-7014.
Posted or updated Oct 24, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
All visitors must have an entrance pass. Entrance fees will be waived for all "America the Beautiful" passes which include Interagency Annual, Military, Senior, Every Kid in a Park, and Access Passes.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $25 | This fee allows all persons traveling in one private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) to enter the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of… Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | This fee allows a single individual traveling on foot, bicycle, or as individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group to enter… Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $20 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $40 | This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $100 | This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle. |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups | $25 | Non-commercial groups are charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle. For vehicles with a seating capacity of 15 or fewer, the fee is $25. |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | Free | If you represent an academic institution, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan | $40 | This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $40 | This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle. |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.
Activities the NPS lists for Chaco Culture.
AstronomyCampingGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger Program
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All hiking trails and archaeological sites are open from 7am until 9:00pm from May 1-October 31. The visitor center is open from 9:00am-5:00pm daily.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| Thursday | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| Friday | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| Saturday | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
| Sunday | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
Weather: Summer highs are typically in the 80s to mid-90s. Thunderstorms can produce heavy localized downpours and sudden dramatic drops in temperatures. Winter temperatures will drop to well below freezing most nights.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaco Culture National Historical Park Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 5057867014 | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallo Campground | 24 | 20 | 4 | Yes, up to 42 ft | $20 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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