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Chaco Culture National Historical Park › New Mexico
› San Juan County
› Gallo Campground
› Campsite #20
Campsite #20 at Gallo Campground, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, NM
$20
Campsite #20
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 30 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | poor |
4/7
Campsite #20 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 30-foot driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (23)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 70% |
| 4 star | | 26% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@JessicaF558442 · Camped on Mar 29, 2023 at Campsite #20
The campsites were a bit close together, but we really enjoyed exploring Chaco Canyon. The road is very bumping coming in, so once you arrive, youll want to stay there for the duration of your trip.
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@BillH7338117 · Camped on Dec 21, 2022 at Campsite #20
the campground was clean and somewhat spacious. Bathrooms are heated and the is water there.There are some petroglyphs by the fire ring. :-). The roads can be a problem. I came in from the north and only had 5 miles of bad washboard road. I drove 5 mph..... it was bad enough that I was clear that I was not going to run to the store for anything! I went during the winter solstice. Temps dropped to 9 at night but were a balmy 40ish even 50 degrees during the day which made for nice hiking. A special/sacred place.
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@KyricA29380911 · Camped on Dec 4, 2022 at Campsite #20
We arrived in the off-season and had our choice of sites. Each site has a fire pit and raised dirt pad area for your tent. We brought our own water and firewood. The bathrooms were simple, with one sink and a few stalls, and immaculate. It was fun to camp so close to a few small ruins, and observe a few canyon swallow nests up on the rock face. The road in was not as bad as others have stated in the past, but there were a few deep water bars to navigate, so drive slowly and keep an eye out.
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@jamiej9752715 · Camped on Oct 9, 2022 at Campsite #20
I love Chaco Canyon it is my favorite place in the world. The campground is very clean and the restrooms and community sink are also very clean. The host at the campground Julia and Stephanie are the best ...Julia will be missed she retires at the end of the month . Thanks to all in Chaco to allow us to come and visit. Fellow camper advice please be aware it is a dark sky community please respect all who are trying to see the stars which the milky way is right above your head in the camp and remember to bring all you need there are no stores and who wants to go back out once you drive in ... Speaking of drives I've always came in thru the South just go slow and enjoy the drive and the cows
@MikeC4022067 · Camped on Sep 4, 2022 at Campsite #20
As with many campgrounds, going during a slow season will help avoid noisy neighbors. Chaco is best enjoyed in silence under the stars, and Gallo delivers. Water, restrrooms and even a dish wash station help make the experience even more comfy.
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@IngaL1442F09FF · Camped on Aug 16, 2022 at Campsite #20
Beautiful camps with set-ups for tents, near the remains of ancestral Pueblo dwellings. Hosts were off duty so I cant speak to that, but upkeep was great.
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@AnnP5053744 · Camped on May 22, 2022 at Campsite #20
No neighbors to the right and near the back of campground so Very quiet. Flush toilets nearby plus a sink to wash dishes. Mostly tent campers, vans and camper pickups. The night sky is brilliant. Small ruins are near the back of campsites. You can feel the history of this sacred place.
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@NancyB3949689 · Camped on May 8, 2022 at Campsite #20
Nice Campground. Chaco Canyon and its history are fascinating.
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@JenniferW73279 · Camped on Feb 20, 2022 at Campsite #20
Amazing experience every time. Great support at the visitor center, I believe the gentleman was named Daniel, he pointed me to the Butte overlook hike.Thank you for all you do!
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@ColinZ482F6897 · Camped on Feb 11, 2022 at Campsite #20
Great campground Heated flush bathrooms Utility sinkDirectly adjacent to small ruins petro glyphs and paintings
@JamieP254 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #20
Nice restrooms, great campsite next to cliffs and ruins, appreciated the camp sink located between the bathrooms for washing up our dinner plates. The road is always mentioned: we came in from 550, which was rough, and left in the opposite direction towards Grants NM - that road was MUCH better!
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@JeffS810 · Camped on Nov 16, 2021 at Campsite #20
The road is horrible the south is better than the north be careful
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@ChristineO253 · Camped on Nov 14, 2021 at Campsite #20
Beautiful campground with a stunning backdrop
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@mikeR792 · Camped on Sep 19, 2021 at Campsite #20
Very quiet and peaceful, other campers were all friendly and full of recommendations. Bathroom facilities were surprisingly clean, thanks to the campground manager, also a nice person.
@JeffreyW591 · Camped on Sep 15, 2021 at Campsite #20
small camp ground in the park.Nice restrooms.sometimes hard to get a spot because they have limited spaces...dont give up.We had spot 20 and was perfect place to rest after hiking Chaco.
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@CharlotteP395 · Camped on Aug 20, 2021 at Campsite #20
Beautiful location. Large picnic tables and good tent pad. Restrooms were clean and with water.
Only issue is generator noise and kids running around screaming in evening.
Most campers were quiet and respectful of the location. Also would be nice if they excluded dogs so you could enjoy a natural experience.
Only issue is generator noise and kids running around screaming in evening.
Most campers were quiet and respectful of the location. Also would be nice if they excluded dogs so you could enjoy a natural experience.
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@CharlotteP3835 · Camped on Aug 20, 2021 at Campsite #20
Beautiful location. Large picnic tables and good tent pad. Restrooms were clean and with water.Only issue is generator noise and kids running around screaming in evening. Most campers were quiet and respectful of the location. Also would be nice if they excluded dogs so you could enjoy a natural experience.
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@ShrishtiY738B5 · Camped on Jan 18, 2020 at Campsite #20
The campgrounds were beautiful and the bathrooms were clean and warm in the freezing winter. The water station was nearby so that was great.
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@RossH8173451 · Camped on Dec 18, 2019 at Campsite #20
Camped in a tent on a cold, clear night in December with one other camper in the entire campground. The campsite was beautiful and the campground well maintained with relatively new bathrooms. We brought in firewood to have a small campfire for warmth in the evening. Water is available at the bathrooms. The drive from 550 is easy to navigate in terms of signage, but the roads are not paved for several miles and at times are incredibly rough, even in a mid-size SUV. There were points where the conditions meant driving no faster than 5 mph due to intense vibrations and potholes. I would not hesitate to return to both the campground or Chaco.
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@Catherine66F0C · Camped on Sep 26, 2019 at Campsite #20
The Park itself is amazing. The only complaint is that some other campers were clueless that this is a dark sky park. Had nights we could not sit out and view the stars as our neighbors had excessive bright lights even after their dinner and when they were sitting around campfire. Would be helpful to give instruction before and when checking into campground about dark sky etiquette to campers
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