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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

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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. Chaco Canyon is a sacred and deeply personal place for many Indigenous peoples throughout the Southwest. Please visit with respect.

Activities: Astronomy · Camping · Guided Tours · Hiking · Junior Ranger Program

Published entrance fees

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 purchase.

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 the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of purchase.

Entrance - Motorcycle

$20 · Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

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. For vehicles with a seating capacity of 16 or more, the fee is $15/person up to the commercial fee rate. Interagency passes may be used for entry in lieu of the $15/person fee.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

$0 · If you represent an academic institution, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Download and complete the Academic Fee Waiver and mail it to the park at least two weeks prior to your intended visit. We will notify you of the approval or disapproval of your application before your arrival. Please call 505-786-7014 for any additional questions about this process.

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.

Published passes

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Published operating hours

Chaco Culture National Historical Park · 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. At 8:30 PM, you must be leaving or if you are camping, you need to be back in the campground.

Fees, facilities and activities are the 2026-10-03 NPS snapshot. Historical visitation describes recorded visits, not crowding forecasts or present conditions.

Plan your visit

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. If you plan to camp in the winter, prepare for nighttime temperatures in the teens or lower. Spring and fall are great times to visit with more moderate temperatures, but unexpected storms can change things dramatically. Monitor local weather forecasts.

Campgrounds (1)

• Gallo Campground

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