Chaco Culture National Historical Park is an International Dark Sky Park.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park · NM
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.
Park report
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Hours Exceptions
NoteSpring Operating Hours; Winter Operating Hours; Thanksgiving Holiday Closure; December 25th Holiday Closure; New Year's Day Holiday Closure
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park1 campground
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available5 activities
Park Name
InfoChaco Culture National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoNM
Phone
Info5057867014
chcu_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoAll 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.
Visitor Center: Chaco Culture National Historical Park Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Ruins, Night Sky
Weather Info
InfoSummer 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 mo
Getting There
InfoYour journey into Chaco Canyon will take you through private tribal lands. Please be respectful of our tribal neighbors and their livestock and leave no trace of your journey on their lands. Chaco Can
Location
Info36.0396° N, -107.9560° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website