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Chaco Culture National Historical Park › New Mexico
› San Juan County
› Gallo Campground
› Campsite #17
Campsite #17 at Gallo Campground, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, NM
$20
Campsite #17
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 30 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
3/6
3/12
Campsite #17 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 30ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 20% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@MistyA7319852 · Camped on Jan 15, 2026 at Campsite #17
Cold and windy ace very few people. Perfect!
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@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.
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@leap1795398643 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #17
We didnt go after we became aware of how many miles of dirt road you have to travel to get there. It was disappointing to miss Chaco culture but we couldnt afford to have any issues on our little class C RV.
@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.
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@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.
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@TimothyH300936 · Camped on Dec 20, 2024 at Campsite #17
Very clean and orderly, as you would expect from a federal site. The big, nice surprise was running water / meaning flusher toilets. We expected cold stinky toilets, but we had heated flushing toilets. Wonderful! There are no power connections / shore power for campers. Bring everything you need, don't assume.
@MariaK4767948 · Camped on Oct 22, 2024 at Campsite #17
The campground was nicely set up for some things, but for privacy and quiet it was a bit less great. We wanted to get to sleep early because the next day would be long, but people in the nearby space were loud long after dark, during the night, and in the morning. Not sure how that could be solved. Also, the timer on the bathroom light could be set a little longer. If you are not finished in the stall and the light goes out, it is very dark - bring a headlamp.
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@RandFEF25D6BEF · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #17
We left Farmington for Chaco on 9/6. Please get a paper map because GPS is not reliable. Yes, it will show a route but it may be over roads "as the crow flies" instead of a logical path. Luckily, I had a Garmin Mapshare device and could see where we wanted to go. The route was too far north and we crossed a lot of reservation land on some nice roads and one about a mile long that was better left to a tractor, with no need.The weather was mild. Glad we got a tent because the slight breeze was too much for our lightweight sleeping bags. When it got dark the milky way was fabulous. However, the real surprise was at 3am when we went to the bathroom. The sky literally came down to the edges of the canyon. It seemed you could just reach out and touch the stars. They were huge and bright in the pure darkness. We will go back again but next time I want a bed and a floor for comfort.
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@JeffC9633298 · Camped on Mar 20, 2024 at Campsite #17
Chaco was a great experience. It was clean and quiet.
@RichardB341941 · Camped on Nov 9, 2023 at Campsite #17
The Gallo campground was very nice. We arrived late and someone had a RV parked in our campsite. He conveniently felt that he had paid for a site and so chose ours because we hadn't arrived until later. He refused to leave. We ended up making the best of it and set up next to him. Perhaps the park could patrol this site and prevent this? Anyway, Chaco was stunning in the morning with a hot cup of coffee. Highly recommended.
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@CarolM9915509 · Camped on Oct 15, 2023 at Campsite #17
The Gallo campground was very clean and refreshing. I am concerned that the nearby fracking for oil may be creating minor tremors, weakening the cliffs and causing collapses over the campsites. The attendants were very helpful explaining expectations. Thank you for a fine place to be at Chaco.
@NancyR3491744 · Camped on Aug 21, 2023 at Campsite #17
Bathrooms were very clean and well-maintained. Campground was very quiet, and water was available. I was in a pickup with a camper shell, and getting into and out of my site was easy. It is the desert so there are no real trees in the campground, just shrubs, but it is in a pretty spot set up against the cliffs. Has great views too. I did not interact with the CG hosts, but both were there, on-site, the whole time. A great place to stay overnight or for a couple of nights when hiking Chaco. Will definitely return.
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@PenelopeD8F2C3 · Camped on Jul 22, 2023 at Campsite #17
Awesome place to visit. Used both roads in and out of the park as predicted. Prepare to drive "rat patrol." Glad there was limited traffic and no mud. Quite visiting the ruins, but campground neighbors were noisy until 1 AM.
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@LynneLCF75754D · Camped on Jul 10, 2023 at Campsite #17
What a beautiful campground. The facilities were immaculate and everyone at the information center were very helpful. I will be coming back!
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@JohnW4841416 · Camped on May 8, 2023 at Campsite #17
The only reason to stay at this campground is it’s proximity to the Chaco Canyon ruins, which are excellent. IMO the campground itself has no redeeming qualities other than a bathroom.
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@JohnW4841416 · Camped on May 8, 2023 at Campsite #17
The only reason to stay at this campground is its proximity to the Chaco Canyon ruins, which are excellent. IMO the campground itself has no redeeming qualities other than a bathroom.
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@SheilaC9075055 · Camped on Nov 8, 2022 at Campsite #17
Love it!! quite place and clean restroom!!
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@KyleH8971372 · Camped on Oct 24, 2022 at Campsite #17
Fantastic time at Gallo. Host were amazing, beautiful setting, and close to all amazing pueblos located withing this amazing park. Will be back!
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@SUZANNEAD5AA4E · Camped on Oct 10, 2022 at Campsite #17
I am new to rv camping and the camp host, Julia was very helpful. The setting was beautiful the campground was clean and fresh water was abundant. We are planning another trip. Many thanks to Julia she is a true treasure.
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@JamesB7853748 · Camped on Oct 9, 2022 at Campsite #17
Nice site. Interesting petroglyphs near campsite. Good hosts. Clean restroom. Internet available with a hike up the hill behind the campground
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@CarolL4146824 · Camped on Oct 4, 2022 at Campsite #17
I think you need to stay at least 2 nights to appreciate all that Chaco offers: the trails, sites, sights, Visitors Center.... The campground was well-maintained, as were the bathrooms, except for when a school group of high school girls was using it, en masse, to warm up with the air dryer, wash their hair in the sink, and apply their make-up. This is a training issue that teachers need to address before hauling teenagers to any campground!! Camp host was joyful
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@KarenL1374189 · Camped on Oct 3, 2022 at Campsite #17
We loved everything about our stay! Our camphoat, Beth could not have been more friendly or accommodating! We are passing the word to others about visiting Chaco Canyon!
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@MarthaB6660633 · Camped on Sep 5, 2022 at Campsite #17
There was a volunteer camp host who was the best ever! She managed to sort out all the campers' mistakes and fit everyone in happily. Sherry, I think.Campground is in as good a shape as can be expected with so many inexperienced campers trammeling everywhere! Campfiores should be prohibited always. Nobody wants to sit in the smoke pollution from somebody else's fire. Air pollution from campfires is not only very unhealthy it very dangerous. Not to mention filthy.
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@ElizabethH3073 · Camped on Apr 6, 2022 at Campsite #17
Nice little campground. Wonderful setting with the archeological sites right next to the campsites. Very helpful rangers in the visitor's center. This was our third time visiting and we enjoyed it again. I just wish that the road in to the park was better. For our van, it was a 10 mph road for 16 miles due to the terrible washboard. Even with the slow drive in, the park is well worth it...the hiking and archeological sites are wonderful!
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