Chaco Culture National Historical Park is an International Dark Sky Park.
Photo: B Davis
About
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.
Location
1808 CR 7950
Nageezi, NM 87037
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle$25.00
Entrance - Per Person$15.00
Entrance - Motorcycle$20.00
Commercial Entrance - Van$40.00
Hours
wednesday7:00AM - 9:00PM
monday7:00AM - 9:00PM
thursday7:00AM - 9:00PM
sunday7:00AM - 9:00PM
tuesday7:00AM - 9:00PM
friday7:00AM - 9:00PM
saturday7:00AM - 9:00PM
Activities
AstronomyCampingGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger Program
Directions
Your 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 Canyon is located in northwestern New Mexico. The park can only be accessed by driving on dirt roads. Road conditions can be rough or impassable. Please call in advance for updates.
Get directions →Weather
Summer 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 most nights. If you plan to camp in the winter, prepare for nighttime temperatures in the teens or lower. Spring and fall are great times to visit with more moderate temperatures, but unexpected storms can change things dramatically. Monitor local weather forecasts.