Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2024

Absolutely worth the effort!

This campground is not easy to get to, so get your head around that. The last 5 miles of the unpaved road getting to the park boundary will be a challenge, so take it slllooow. It is worth it, and you’ll have fewer crowds at this amazing place. 

The campground is similar to many national parks, with nicely spaced out, no hook up campsites. The toilets are clean and well maintained, flush toilets, and sinks, but no showers.  Water is available throughout the campground, and there’s a big sink for dumping your dish water. 

The campground is ideal for solar power, as is the New Mexico weather.  We also had no problem connecting with Starlink, but there was no LTE or phone service to speak of. 

Hiking in the park is simply stunning. With the ruins of the Chaco Culture all around, you can pick your adventure or simply drive the park loop road, stopping to wander through the remains of this vibrant place that was once the heart of a vast cultural empire. 

Cycling is also a great option -- bike/ hike your way around the park from the campground. The visitor’s center is good, and worth spending some time in.  The closest town with services is a long long way away, in any direction, so come prepared with your supplies, food, etc. 

There is a convenience store/ gas station about 20 miles out, but the drive back along the rough road will take an hour in an RV.  

This park is so worth a visit and the campground makes it easy to stay for as long as you can to soak up the solitude of this simply amazing place!

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  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024
  • Review photo of Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Shari  G., June 5, 2024