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Gallo Campground

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

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

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

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

365 Days

Sites & Availability

25 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 004, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
Groupsite 1, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
30 guests · Campfire
$60.00
/ per night
Groupsite 2, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND
30 guests · Campfire
$60.00
/ per night

Reviews (365)

Review Summary

4.4
365 reviews
5
62.5%
228
4
26.0%
95
3
5.2%
19
2
2.2%
8
1
4.1%
15

Van R

Verified

September 29, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

5

It was a busy weekend (equinox) and everything worked smoothly, good job

Carli B

Verified

September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

4

Nice campground with great stars. I do wish there were shade structures, it gets really hot in the canyon. Bathrooms, tent pad, fire pit and picnic table were all good. Has water available. Amazing stars!

Annie W

Verified

September 26, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

5

This campsite is right across from the bathroom. It makes it more convenient for late night excursions and dish washing. The only downside is you get the noise of people going to the bathroom in the middle of the night. This site is far enough away from the group site that you don’t have as much commotion from the group site. I stayed four nights. The first three nights the group sites were occupied by adult groups that were barely noticeable. The last night a massive crowd of screaming middle schoolers took over the group sites. Luckily it was my last night. There are two bathrooms in the campground, the closest one to me always had a line. Luckily the kids never went to the other bathroom.

Bubba C

Verified

September 25, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

4

Chaco is and has always been a wonderful experience for me since visiting the site 20 years ago.
It is no wonder the ancient ones were such star gazers, one only need spend the night under the stars there to experience the same sights they did.
If you don't experience some sort of spiritual feeling in Chaco, you don't need to be there.

Bubba C

Verified

September 24, 2025 Stayed at: 022, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

2

While searching for a reservation a month in advance, I was met with difficulty. Almost every site was reserved. For a month. I had to resort to visiting th site daily for 30+ da nys to finally locate one that popped out of nowhere.
My need was only for TWO nights. A Tuesday and Wednesday.
Upon arriving on the Tuesday I had reserved; the campsite was FAR from being booked.
BOTH nights and days there was NO host on duty.
Folks were free to make noise, climb on the fallen rock clearly marked Dangerous, and NO host to check on reservations. I could have been free to camp where I sole desired.
A clamity!

Priscilla C

Verified

September 23, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

5

So convenient for staying & seeing Chaco Canyon. Nice flat site, picnic tables & fire rings

John S

Verified

September 22, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

4

Privacy is tough in the tight, open campground, but no problems, lots of rain, campground about half full.

Tamie O

Verified

September 17, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

3

Love this area and the ruins. BUT, the roads in are worse than last time! We drove in from Hwy 550 abd out the back way toward Gallup. My motorhome was throughly shook up! Sadly we won't be going again.

Mike P

Verified

September 12, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

4

Got in late and the campsite was available and clean.

Aurelia C S

Verified

September 8, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: GALLO CAMPGROUND

5

So peaceful and safe.

Location Gallo Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 36.0278 / -107.958

Elevation: 2046 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

There are no services available, bring plenty of food and water for your visit.

General

There are no hookups.

General

Picnic table and fire ring (with a grill) are provided at each site.

General

Firewood and charcoal are not available in the park. Wood gathering is not permitted. 

General

Drinking water is available at the Visitor Center and at the Campground

General

Dogs are allowed but restricted in some areas.

General

Dogs must be on leash at all times and must be kept under control. Maximum leash length is 6 feet.

General

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.

General

Generator use is permitted only between the hours of: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

General

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.

General

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.

General

Check In Time is at 12:00 noon. 

General

Check Out Time is at 11:00 a.m.

General

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.

General

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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