Gallo Campground

campground host very nice

We loved everything about our stay! Our camphoat, Beth could not have been more friendly or accommodating! We are passing the word to others about visiting Chaco Canyon!

The first day we moved into our campsite (9) there was a tour group operating in the group campsite right next to us. The staff made a lot of noise all afternoon and evening making our first day fairly unpleasant. After they left the next day the site was nice and quiet. I don't think you should allow "for profit" tour groups to rent any sites. Also the visitor center phone number had very out of date information on their answering machine, so we didn't know if we could even drive to the campground until the day before our reservation. Those messages should be updated frequently, the ones on there in late sept were made in July. Also the staff don't seem to answer the phone, it always goes to an answering machine. This is odd since the staff was generally just sitting in chairs staring out the front door when we were there. I finally selected the bookstore option and managed to get through to someone who gave me tips on the road condition. Given the remoteness of the location the park should provide some minimal wifi to its customers.

The place is amazing but the road there is absolute hell on your vehicle. Someone should think about paving

An amazing time. Wonderful facility. I will be going back a few times at least. The hike to Alto was incredible. And getting up the the crevice for an old guy like me was particularly satisfying
Thank you for all that is done to make a place like this available.

Chaco Canyon, is a must see destination for those who are interested in pueblan cultures of the southwest . It is also a place of great natural beauty. You could spend many days here. We liked the campsites at the end of the campground as they sit up against a canyon wall with some ruins.

Campground clean and well maintained. Tent sites were large and flat. All campsites were spaced nicely with plenty of room. The ruins were amazing. Took the guided tour with a ranger. It was excellent. Would highly recommend the tour. Very informative. Our ranger, Joy, did an excellent job. Thank you for a very educational and enjoyable visit.

Nice quiet campground. That road to get there, though…

Chaco Canyon is one of our favorite places to camp to see the night sky. We've completed most of the hikes in the park but this camp ground also allows us to explore the Wilderness areas around there,including Bisti Badlands and De-Na-Zin Wilderness.
Our only caution is to stay away from campsite #4 if you like your privacy. Somehow a social trail to the toilets has been established and people have no qualms about walking right through your campsite to get to the toilets.

One of our first camping experiences 25 years ago. Returning visit…for more and better pictures.