Chaco Culture National Historical Park$20
Gallo
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Gallo Campground, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, NM - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Gallo Campground is part of Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico (2 hrs 11 min south of Farmington, NM) with an elevation of 6,718 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 33 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $15.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include dump station, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
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4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 62% | |
| 4 star | 25% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 4% |
@DonaldMaC8EA7F · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #28
well-kept; beautiful scenery; helpful rangers; flush toilets
@BobC3980695 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #35
Well maintained campground if a little old. The road into the park can always use improvement
@JosephR3961273 · Camped on Sep 27, 2025 at Campsite #5
We stayed at the campgrounds right before the Chaco ruins and it was very clean and well maintained. The bathrooms were also very clean. When we went to the visitor center the staff was very friendly as they always are at National Parks, the room showing everything was very informative and slightly interactive. Sadly they didnt have any artifacts on display and they had signs up saying why they were gone but I forgot what they said. However all of the Chaco ruins are crazy, being able to step back in time by just walking 5 minutes away from the car, its an unreal feeling. We did go for a stargazing event but it was raining almost all night. However, we eventually got a break in the clouds and the rain and we were stunned with a sky filled with stars. If you can definitely go for their events around this. They always have it when the moon is in the right spot so the moon light doesnt affect the sight of the stars. Well definitely be back for when its clear.
@LizS2369221 · Camped on Sep 27, 2025 at Campsite #9
I honestly can't review the campground because the 19 mile access road was in such bad shape, I turned around after about 5 miles. I haven't ever been on such an awfully gutted and bone jarring road.
@JimS2180263 · Camped on Sep 23, 2025 at Campsite #28
This was our first experience camping in Chaco. The campground and staff were great. Enjoyed the hiking trails and the campground atmosphere.
@MichaelF110976 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #18
Chaco is superb. Campsite was clean and comfortable. Other campers were courteous. Stars were stunning without the moon!
@PhilipS8287414 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #9
Very clean, quiet, campground. Water is available and we had no problems parking our 22 foot camper van.
@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #19
Gallo is a unique experience to stay in a park of the type such as chaco. Take your time in the park and visit the outlier ruins. There are few programs, and the museum is minimal, but it is still a place worth a visit.
@LoganA41693E11 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #7
We had a magnificent time at the Gallo Campground. Campsites were well organized, spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. Check-in/out was easy. Restrooms and camping facilities were very clean and well kept at all times. Looking forward to camping again at the Gallo Campground.
@AnnieW82FE24C9 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #17
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 dont 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.
@VanREAD71DA17D · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #9
It was a busy weekend (equinox) and everything worked smoothly, good job
@CarliB21B387B3 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #9
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!
@BradJ1676D4A53 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #28
I enjoyed my stay in the campground. This is an amazing place! I enjoyed the Astrofest. Both speakers were excellent and the Albuquerque astronomy group sharing their telescopes made the week.
@BubbaCAD64E777 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #26
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.
@BubbaCAD64E777 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025 at Campsite #22
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!
@MartinC35A91CC · Camped on Sep 15, 2025 at Campsite #22
A very respectful group of campers! As it started to get dark, everyone in the tent area was aware of others and kept their voices/noise low so that everyone could enjoy the surroundings. Bathrooms were clean and functional. Tent space was level! A good experience, and Chaco is an amazing place.
@PamelaG4847475 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #34
Fantastic camping area! Clean bathrooms! Available drinking water is a huge bonus! All staff at the park headquarters are very courteous and informative! The night sky...magnificent!
@WilliamB132333 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #14
It has been 43 years since we last visited and camped in Chaco Canyon. The access road now follows a different route and we found the new road to be much friendlier for vehicular travel. All of the staff were so helpful, friendly, and professional. The campsites (tent camping) were well maintained, as were the restroom facilities. The night skies were spectacular and we enjoyed exploring the many petroglyph sites in the daytime. As in the past, we truly enjoyed visiting the amazing habitation sites and found the footpaths to be well-maintained as well. All in all, mid-September was a great time to enjoy Chaco Canyon and camp at Gallo Campground.
@Priscilla53B07 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #30
So convenient for staying & seeing Chaco Canyon. Nice flat site, picnic tables & fire rings
@JayG9737354 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #28
Good facilities, washroom & camping sites. Need regulation/enforcement of bright lights in campground in the evening. If Chaco is rated as a dark sky location then it needs to be dark in the campsite as we were not allowed to leave the campsite after 9pm. Or there should be somewhere we can actual go to at night to observe the skies without campground interference. Was disappointed to not be able to do astrophotography, especially after suffering the terrible roads into Chaco.
@JenR1AFB38F65B · Camped on Sep 13, 2025 at Campsite #28
I camp at Gallo several times every year. I always have a good experience, the restrooms are clean, the sites are well kept, the Rangers at the Visitors center are great resources and well informed. I appreciate that Chaco Canyon is a space I can visit, it is a beautiful sacred space that it very meaningful to me. Thank you for caring for this space and providing the opportunity for me to visit and and learn something new each time I attend. There have been Ranger led talks in the fire circle this summer, my son and I enjoy the conversation and connection.
@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Sep 11, 2025 at Campsite #34
Privacy is tough in the tight, open campground, but no problems, lots of rain, campground about half full.
@TamieO140F8B2C · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #15
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.
@MikeP3321518 · Camped on Sep 4, 2025 at Campsite #6
Got in late and the campsite was available and clean.
@AureliaCE21210 · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #30
So peaceful and safe.
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