Chaco Culture National Historical Park$20
Gallo
Total sites: 35
Available Today: 18 FF*
Available this Weekend: 23
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 18 FF*
Available this Weekend: 23
Booking Window: 6 months
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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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Campsite Reviews (980)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 63% | |
| 4 star | 23% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 4% |
@MichaelB697476 · Camped on Feb 8, 2026 at Campsite #12
Decent sites with services limited due to the season. Shower, bathroom closed, no water. Close to the visitor center. Road in is washboard stone and dirt for 13 miles. Plan on a hour drive in due to that road from the hardball to the campground . Came in from the north
@BekiiL93E8FF27 · Camped on Jan 31, 2026 at Campsite #12
We loved this park and the campground was beautiful! The sunset was amazing from our campsite. The water went out while we were there, luckily we brought all the water we needed, but you'll want to keep in mind that this is pretty far away from stores or towns so come prepared.
@MistyA7319852 · Camped on Jan 15, 2026 at Campsite #17
Cold and windy ace very few people. Perfect!
@JustinM2ED2721 · Camped on Dec 28, 2025 at Campsite #29
Nice campsite that is well maintained. One star off because the lots are too close to each other.
@LucianaMEC8C63 · Camped on Dec 27, 2025 at Campsite #10
Amazing location! Public bathrooms were very clean and heated.
@DeborahS476998 · Camped on Dec 20, 2025 at Campsite #27
Loved being so close to Chaco. Clean campground. Bathroom has a heater which is nice in winter but the water is cold. If you want warm water in the bathroom, go to the visitor center bathroom
@JessicaC246083 · Camped on Dec 20, 2025 at Campsite #18
Great campsite for access to the fantastic Chaco Canyon. Campsite has heated bathrooms with running water (no showers though), nice flat tent sites, picnic tables, and fire rings. The location is really spectacular with a view of Fajada Butte.
@ErikaNBE3332B8 · Camped on Dec 19, 2025 at Campsite #16
The camp site had a large usable area with a good fire ring and picnic table. We also booked site 15 for family and the two sites together made a perfect area for family with the two corner spots. These two spots are low traffic. Neither spot has shade. Spot 15 needed lots of lift on one side to make the camper level. Vehicle lights shine in to the camper from the main road at night. Spot 16 needed minimal support to level the camper. Spot 15 could be accessed on the normal one way route to back in park a truck and pull behind camper. Spot 16 had to be accessed the wrong way to be able to back in park a truck and pull behind camper. There is plenty of room for a truck park once unhooked. The worst part of the main road takes about 20 minutes to travel the last 8-10 miles.
@ErikaNBE3332B8 · Camped on Dec 19, 2025 at Campsite #15
The camp site had a large usable area with a good fire ring and picnic table. We also booked site 16 for family and the two sites together made a perfect area for family with the two corner spots. These two spots are low traffic. Neither spot has shade. Spot 15 needed lots of lift on one side to make the camper level. Vehicle lights shine in to the camper from the main road at night. Spot 16 needed minimal support to level the camper. Spot 15 could be accessed on the normal one way route to back in park a truck and pull behind camper. Spot 16 had to be accessed the wrong way to be able to back in park a truck and pull behind camper. There is plenty of room for a truck park once unhooked. The worst part of the main road takes about 20 minutes to travel the last 8-10 miles.
@SusanJ983F0BBF · Camped on Dec 16, 2025 at Campsite #29
The camping spaces are a little close, but the canyon is so magnificent it doesnt matter. Space 29 is situated well - close to the canyon wall, a small ruin, and the watchful eye of a raven. The toilets are very clean and that building has fresh water. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
@LynneH43B5F410 · Camped on Dec 15, 2025 at Campsite #10
Nice level sites, very clean bathrooms, beautiful view of Fajada Butte. Wifi at the Visitor Center.
@RogerB3749935 · Camped on Nov 28, 2025 at Campsite #35
All advertised campground services worked as stated.
@NathanM8BBCD41 · Camped on Nov 22, 2025 at Campsite #4
Good facilities, great park, bad entrance road
@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.
@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.
@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.
@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!
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