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		6%
2 star		2%
1 star		4%

@AlonsoA052C517 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #22

Perfect view of Gallo Cliff Dwellings, and close to bathrooms.

@DebL7066303 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #10

It is a wonderful, remote campground. I took the southern route in and it's a bit rough but doable in my Honda Fit. I was happy however to finally see the Park buildings and civilization! There is no shade in the campground for most sites. Not a problem as I would sit under the picnic area shaded areas. Very special place with amazing history.

@DavidP3257927 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #16

This is a very basic, no frills campground that is very, very tight, with campers squeezed right on top of one another. Thankfully, very few of our neighbors lit a campfire. If we had done so in the fire ring provided at our campsite it would probably have set the tent on fire. The fire ring in Site # 7 is, literally, just a few feet from the tent pad. But the most glaring deficiency of the Gallo Campground is the lack of shade. In the summer months Chaco is broiling hot during the day and there is ZERO SHADE! This park is so beautiful and so awesome and it deserves a much, much, much better campground than Gallo.The most positive comment I can offer about Gallo is that the bathrooms are decent; clean and functional with areas that are adequate to fill water bottles and rinse dishes. It helps that there are two bathroom buildings and that several campsites are closed due to rockfall. As a result, the bathrooms appear to be adequate to handle the campground capacity (especially given the fact that many people reserve sites but don't show up).If you like roasting in hours of hot sun, in close proximity to neighboring campers and the campground's dusty gravel roads you are going to love the Gallo campground.

@LYNNG7024398 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #18

Good access to the ruins

@RyanD6291946 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #30

Host needs to be more aware of loud obnoxious people in the night and early mornings

@MarthaH7079527 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #19

Pleasantly surprised by full-service bathrooms (flush toilets/running water)--had not expected that. The campground is small and does not lend itself to large, boisterous parties, which is great. Didn't have much interaction with park rangers; I did see some. I know they are struggling with all the cuts and wish they didn't have to.

@BusterHA759316 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #13

Great campsite. Clean facilities. No hastles.

@BrandonJ348803 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #G2

Great campsite. Great bathroom house with absolutely the best water I have ever drank. So cool and refreshing. Im not joking

@SharonS7186721 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #17

Campground and restrooms are immaculate. Yay!!!hot showers and a laundromat. Plus, laundromat has plenty of plugs to recharge cell phone. I highly recommend it.

@MarvinLE54CB5B · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #14

Very well kept camp sites. Facilities were very clean and well maintained. Trails were well marked with spectacular views.

@RandalmD5A2A54 · Camped on May 25, 2025 at Campsite #29

Nice and clean, BUT There are mice living in the store room of the restroom / water supply sink room.With hantavirus in the area should be more aggressive at removing them. I saw mice coming in and out from under the door of the store room into the sink room. I mentioned this to the campground host and she said that she mentioned it to her superiors but they did not seem to be concerned.

@BillP8065510 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #7

Wonderful experience, can't wait to go back.

@MIKEH4414321 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #5

I had no negative experiences and the staff did what they were expected to do.

@ClairRF92A59F3 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #13

Due to arriving later than we planned and leaving early we werent at the campground long enough to leave a reputable review. The setting is pretty awesome and the campground was full.

@RolandP4EA98F6 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #G2

It was a great place to camp. Bathrooms were very clean and every lot had nicely prepared foundation for the tents. And this in the middle of a wonderful place. Staff at the visitor center were so friendly as well.

@JoeW1783782 · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #13

We loved camping at Gallo! Campsite was spacious and level. We rode our e-bikes to the different great houses, Kivas and trail heads in the area. It was an amazing experience!

@RosemaryB41039 · Camped on May 7, 2025 at Campsite #4

I missed the first night due to rain and impassible roads (thank you to the rangers for the road warning) but arrived early on day 2 and set up camp quickly to enjoy the full day at the park. The hosts were friendly and helpful. The rest rooms were clean and accessible. We had a bit of rain and my tent pad drained well. The campground was full and quiet. The campsites are close to the visitor's center and the loop road but far enough away to feel like you had your own piece of the petroglyphs and rock formations.

@DebbieC9683255 · Camped on May 7, 2025 at Campsite #9

I didn't end up going because of the amount of rain in the area. I was advised by park officials to not come the first 2 days, and opted not to come for the last couple of days because of distance/time getting there from my home for only a couple of days. I like to spend 5-7 days there.

@PattyD2151966 · Camped on May 6, 2025 at Campsite #34

Thought this was a boon docking campground. So happy to experience functioning bathrooms, running water and power in the lavs.

@GregoryS158769 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #30

We had a great experience!

@Stephanie13298 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #6

It's a great little campground, but the sites are very open and exposed. The camp hosts were great as well as everyone at the Visitor Center.

@CameronA5E671F · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #9

Well run park

@WillaimL08695A · Camped on May 1, 2025 at Campsite #35

absolutely amazing place. dont miss the hike out to the supernova pictograph. camp sites wonderfully maintained, water for our little travel trailer was available at the dump station and we were lucky the road which can be bad was just graded and great. visitor center was really great, rangers knowledgeable and nice, and bathrooms really nice with flush toilets.

@WillisHEEF936A · Camped on Apr 29, 2025 at Campsite #17

We had a wonderful visit to to Chaco and stayed at the Gallo campground. We spent 5 days there and did a lot of hikes and learned about the ancient Puebloan communities that were there over a thousand years ago.

@RobertM1452522 · Camped on Apr 23, 2025 at Campsite #18

Well, it automatically gets points just for being in Chaco Canyon and two minute's drive from the visitor center. One of the most amazing places to visit imaginable, if you like breathtaking landscapes and Ancestral Pueblo dwellings. The Great Houses are a marvel to behold. This campground makes you feel like you live there, if only for a day or few. There is a small house ruin in the cliff alcove that is part of Gallo Campground, and the Wijiji trail begins from the entrance to the campground. Many pluses. It may be desolate, but they provide ample bathroom with running water for all campers, as well as a fire pit, parking place, and a square sandbox type thingy of packed sand perfect for pitching tent. Stargazing is great, although you may see some strange lights up there....it is New Mexico after all. Come commune with the ancient Chacoan spirits at Gallo Campground, it is an experience!

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