Chaco Culture National Historical Park

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.

Fajada Butte's silhoutte shown under a timelapse image of stars appearing in a vibrant circle above.

About Chaco Culture National Historical Park

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.

Quick Facts

Location: NM
Designation: National Historical Park

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle $25.00

This fee allows all persons traveling in one private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) to enter the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of purchase.

Entrance - Per Person $15.00

This fee allows a single individual traveling on foot, bicycle, or as individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group to enter the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of purchase.

Entrance - Motorcycle $20.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Commercial Entrance - Van $40.00

This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach $100.00

This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle.

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups $25.00

Non-commercial groups are charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle. For vehicles with a seating capacity of 15 or fewer, the fee is $25. For vehicles with a seating capacity of 16 or more, the fee is $15/person up to the commercial fee rate. Interagency passes may be used for entry in lieu of the $15/person fee.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups $0.00

If you represent an academic institution, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Download and complete the Academic Fee Waiver and mail it to the park at least two weeks prior to your intended visit. We will notify you of the approval or disapproval of your application before your arrival. Please call 505-786-7014 for any additional questions about this process.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan $40.00

This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus $40.00

This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle.

Operating Hours

All 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.

Wednesday: 7:00AM - 9:00PM
Monday: 7:00AM - 9:00PM
Thursday: 7:00AM - 9:00PM
Sunday: 7:00AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday: 7:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday: 7:00AM - 9:00PM
Saturday: 7:00AM - 9:00PM

Activities

Astronomy Camping Guided Tours Hiking Junior Ranger Program

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