Gallo Campground

View of Fajada Butte and Chacra Mesa looking south from the campground
GALLO CAMPGROUND
GALLO CAMPGROUND
GALLO CAMPGROUND
GALLO CAMPGROUND

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

25 total sites

RV Sites

23 sites

Tent Sites

2 sites

About Gallo Campground

Gallo Campground is located within Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Tucked among the fallen boulders and cliffs of Gallo Wash, the campground offers camping in a rugged environment, surrounded by petroglyphs, a cliff dwelling, inscriptions and a high desert landscape. The area is remote with no services. Please be prepared with plenty of food, water, shade, sunscreen and cold weather necessities. Traveling to Chaco Two roads access Chaco Culture National Historical Park. From the north, Road 7900 turns off of US Hwy 550/44 three miles east of Nageezi and fifty miles west of Cuba. Continue on Road 7900 for five paved miles then turn right onto Road 7950 where the payment will continue for several miles. The rest of the thirteen miles are unpaved. From the south, turn north onto NM Rt. 57 for twenty miles of rough unpaved road. When the unpaved roads are wet (rain, snow, etc.) they can be difficult to traverse, and vehicles can become stuck in thick mud or slide off the slippery road. Please keep in mind that there is no phone service and it is sometimes difficult to get tow service along these roads. Please contact us at 505 786-7014 for the latest road conditions. Campfires in Gallo CampgroundA fire may be ignited and maintained only by using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or the preparation of food, such as charcoal briquettes or natural firewood. Lighting or maintaining a fire with other manufactured or synthetic materials is prohibited.Marijuana on Federal LandsPosted: May 27, 2022, With the legalization of marijuana in the State of New Mexico, Chaco Culture National Historical Park would like to provide clarification regarding the use and possession of marijuana on Federal lands. The recently passed New Mexico State law, which allows for limited recreational marijuana use under certain conditions, has no bearing on Federal laws which continue to identify marijuana as a Schedule I illegal drug, and prohibit its use. Possession of marijuana or use of any amount of marijuana is still prohibited in Chaco Culture National Historical Park, its facilities, concessions, and campgrounds.

Number of accommodations: 25

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

25 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 004, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
Groupsite 1, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND Tent
30 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Groupsite 2, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND Tent
30 guests · Campfire
Price not available

Reviews (650)

What Guests Are Saying

Gallo Campground at Chaco Canyon offers a beautiful, serene experience with well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and potable water. Campers appreciate the stunning night skies and the opportunity to explore significant historical sites with fewer visitors. While some campers noted issues with noise from others and a lack of privacy between sites, the overall atmosphere is peaceful, and many look forward to returning for another stay.

Review Summary

4.4
650 reviews
5
65.8%
428
4
22.5%
146
3
5.4%
35
2
2.8%
18
1
3.5%
23

Richard C

July 18, 2023

5

Must have a tour booked to actually see the cliff dwellings. I really enjoyed the campgrounds!!

Frank C

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: 019, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

4

Fire pit was clean, camp host was nice. Restroom was very good with a cold water drinking fountain. I highly recommend the Visitors center sell Ice or have a vendor do it for a reasonable price, you have electric there, so why not in June, July, August... Safety Issue. Camp host had WiFi, so why not broadcast it a few hundred yards to the South, safety issue, people can be contacted and visitors can check on family members. So simple and inexpensive.

Katie B

July 9, 2023

5

Amazing location with ruins and towering sandstone right at your door step. Amazing campfire chat led by Park Ranger Colin capped off and amazing stay at Gallo campground! Can't wait to get back!

Samantha B

Verified

July 9, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

3

If you're visiting Chaco in the summer beware that this campground has NO SHADE! At all. There's little reprieve throughout the entire park from the sun. We ended up leaving a day early even though we paid for two nights for this reason. I almost suffered heat shock. That being said, the campground was clean. It was wonderful having running water and toilets at the campground. The camp host was friendly and helpful. The tent pad sites were clean and nice.

Charles S

Verified

July 5, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

5

Super clean. Love this location!

Shilo S

Verified

July 2, 2023 Stayed at: Groupsite 2, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

5

Very clean facilities, beautiful surroundings, friendly camp host, and great ranger talk!

Jonathan C

Verified

July 1, 2023 Stayed at: Groupsite 1, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

5

Peaceful and quiet, and then off to the park first thing while still cool. A magical place, my favorite in all of New Mexico.

Adam P

Verified

June 27, 2023 Stayed at: 019, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

5

Gallo Campground was a great choice while visiting Chaco Culture. The nearest hotel is over an hour away. I was able to view the breathtaking starscape a lot more knowing that all I had to do was crawl into my sleeping bag afterwards instead of making a long drive in the dark. The stars were really amazing since there is so little light pollution out there (hence the hour plus drive).

Edward A

Verified

June 27, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

3

Nice quiet campground. Wish the park service would install shade shelters on the sites. We tried using a portable shelter but with high winds it was pretty tough. Keep in mind you can't really just show up and expect to camp, nobody is around to help it's all internet reservations.

Donna M

June 21, 2023

5

One of the most amazing places I've camped. The campground itself was very clean and quiet. The sites were close, but not on top of each other. The night sky was probably the most amazing part of the experience. It was well worth the trip out to the park. We only had one day/night in the park, and I feel like 2 days/nights would have been much better in order to see everything. We'll definitely try to visit again!

Location Gallo Campground

Address:
1808 Road 7900
Nageezi, NM, 87037
United States

Elevation: 2046 feet

Distance to downtown

35 mi drive to downtown Nageezi (about 1 hr 19 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

12PM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • There are no services available, bring plenty of food and water for your visit.
  • There are no hookups.
  • Picnic table and fire ring (with a grill) are provided at each site.
  • Firewood and charcoal are not available in the park. Wood gathering is not permitted. 
  • Drinking water is available at the Visitor Center and at the Campground
  • Dogs are allowed but restricted in some areas.
  • Dogs must be on leash at all times and must be kept under control. Maximum leash length is 6 feet.
  • RV and/or travel trailers must not exceed 35 feet (10.6 m) in length to drive on the roads in the Park. Check for size of limited parking space under each campsite's detail info if camping.
  • Generator use is permitted only between the hours of: , and .
  • Individual campsites are limited to two small vehicles at each site. Few campsites are for RV ONLY and does not have extra space for extra vehicle, and some campsites allow for either tent or small travel trailer or RV. PLease review detailed information on each campsite before reserving. Groups: if group sites are full, please make alternate plans for your overnight stay. Do not reserve multiple individual sites.
  • All campsites are closed on the following days: Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
  • Maximum Stay Limits:  Camping is permitted for not more than at total of 30 days in any calendar year, with no more than 14 consecutive nights at any one time. Group campsites are limited to 30 days per group, per year and no more than 7 consecutive nights at a time. One individual is limited to two reservations per night.
  • Campers that do not show up to their site or call the park by 11:00 a.m. on the second day of their reservation, forfeit the remainder of their reservation.

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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