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Chaco Culture National Historical Park › New Mexico
› San Juan County
› Gallo Campground
› Campsite #19
Campsite #19 at Gallo Campground, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, NM
$20
Campsite #19
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 28 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
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Campsite #19 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 28ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@LisaZ8B382700E · Camped on Mar 19, 2026 at Campsite #19
Wonderful place, but the rough washboarded roads are exhausting
@johnc3063297 · Camped on Feb 25, 2026 at Campsite #19
a national park visitor deserves access to onsite potable water. thank you.
@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.
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@StevenW5993867 · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #19
Beautiful campground with very well maintained facilities! I highly recommend! the warnings about this site are not to be ignored though! there is NO food, water, or fuel available in the park outside of the visitor center. and no fuel PERIOD in the park, it is twelve miles of rough dirt road to the nearest paved road to the nearest food or fuel.
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@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.
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@LindaS8448936 · Camped on Apr 10, 2025 at Campsite #19
Worth the trip!
@RichardD237266 · Camped on Oct 2, 2024 at Campsite #19
If you are interested in Southwestern archeology and high desert landscape, this amazing, unique World Heritage Site with many incredible 1000 year old Native American multi-room structures in and above a remote canyon, plus lot of pictographs along canyon walls is a "must see" for you! One day would not be enough time for all there is to see - two days and three nights would be good - even longer would be better if you have the time and interest. Summer can be hot; late Spring and early Fall are better weather.Be prepared for miles of rough gravel road and essentially no services or supplies anywhere other than a nice bathroom at the campground. Plan to be completely self-contained. Take the time and prepare to hike the backcountry trails to: Pueblo Alto and the Jackson Stairway and canyon overlooks; the Peasco Blanco, pictographs, and the Super-Nova site trail; and the south loop trail to Tsin Kletsin; as well as the shorter trails from the campground itself.
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@JonathanA23180 · Camped on Mar 26, 2024 at Campsite #19
I've stayed at this campground 3 times in the past year, and it needs a major update. A majority of tent sites are permanently closed due to a rockfall concerns, including the entire northern loop. Unfortunately, the entire campground now relies on a single bathroom facility, and those staying in a tent are limited to the less desirable interior units of the loop. There is also a shortage of dedicated RV sites, so you end up with RVs intermingled in the tent pad sites. I suggest the NPS re-designate sites near the entrance (#1-8) as dedicated RV, and restrict the eastern sites to tent only. This would help cut down on the generator noise tent campers have to deal with at night and make for a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
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@BrianG7865186 · Camped on Oct 16, 2023 at Campsite #19
Regretfully the campground is getting smaller because of rock falls. This impacts tent camping because you are forced to be near/next to RV's who often don't observe the NO LIGHTS/NO GENERATOR policies.
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@Christoph94057 · Camped on Sep 2, 2023 at Campsite #19
Very nice campgrounds in a beautiful setting. Bring your own awning for shade, especially in hot months!
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@FrankC6237095 · Camped on Jul 1, 2023 at Campsite #19
Fire pit was clean, camp host was nice. Restroom was very good with a cold water drinking fountain. I highly recommend the Visitors center sell Ice or have a vendor do it for a reasonable price, you have electric there, so why not in June, July, August... Safety Issue. Camp host had WiFi, so why not broadcast it a few hundred yards to the South, safety issue, people can be contacted and visitors can check on family members. So simple and inexpensive.
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@AdamP2460050 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #19
Gallo Campground was a great choice while visiting Chaco Culture. The nearest hotel is over an hour away. I was able to view the breathtaking starscape a lot more knowing that all I had to do was crawl into my sleeping bag afterwards instead of making a long drive in the dark. The stars were really amazing since there is so little light pollution out there (hence the hour plus drive).
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@HeidiL5121861 · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #19
We appreciated campfires are allowed. Good restrooms. Felt very safe. Take lots of water Gatorade and food as nothing is available and no cell service. But the trade off of ruins all around is worth it. Visitors Center very informative and open Sat Sun. Being older we took solar lights and set our tents up between two sites so we could walk back and forth. We were confronted by a semi rude rv camper that our lights were not welcomed. I understood so we had to minimize our light. Remember it's preferred as a night light site and as little light and noise as possible is courteous. It's was wonderful get your reservations early sites go fast. Campsites you pay but for Native Americans day passes no fee.
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@AllanO7D3DA763 · Camped on Mar 12, 2023 at Campsite #19
The facilities were clean and the park staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.Thanks!
@PennyC8572019 · Camped on Nov 20, 2022 at Campsite #19
Beautiful area. Easy access to park and visitor center. Secluded enough, but accessible. Nice warm bathroom in evening with running water and flush toilet. Fajada Butte is grandeur site seen from campground.
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@JoyceS3328382 · Camped on Oct 17, 2022 at Campsite #19
Camp host and visitor center staff were great! This is such an amazing place and we are so grateful to have made our third visit.
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@NilesB2EB4A62C · Camped on Sep 27, 2022 at Campsite #19
An amazing time. Wonderful facility. I will be going back a few times at least. The hike to Alto was incredible. And getting up the the crevice for an old guy like me was particularly satisfying Thank you for all that is done to make a place like this available.
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@DavidS3927304 · Camped on May 4, 2022 at Campsite #19
Sure ranger was helpful and nice, the bathrooms were clean, there was free fresh water, and the tent plots were raised off the ground. The night sky was absolutely spectacular (its a dark sky park) and 3 minute drive to the visitor center which is also the beginning of the Chaco Canyon drive. There are also a few hikes straight from the the camp. Pro tip: Take your telescope!
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@johnnieg56CF7C · Camped on Apr 12, 2022 at Campsite #19
The visit was enjoyable and educational. We just happened to be there in a bad weather event. Also, I would not recommend bringing any type RV in as the roads are very washboard. It is an excellent national park, clean and well maintained.
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@SusanH8664991 · Camped on Apr 9, 2022 at Campsite #19
Beautiful location. If you're driving in from the north, plan on an HOUR to drive the 21 miles as you'll be on intense washboard and driving 11 - 14 mph. I've gotten a punctured tire on the road before & my teenager got a flat, so beware. Totally worth going. Astonishing place.
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@JacqulynL348 · Camped on Nov 11, 2021 at Campsite #19
This campground is so well run. I really appreciate that!
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@CynthiaB371 · Camped on Nov 8, 2021 at Campsite #19
Nice museum. CG was clean and other campers were quiet. Good idea to purchase the interpretive booklets for the sites and hikes. The 13 mile dirt road getting to Chaco is very washboarded. Go slow. It took me an hour to go 13 miles in my truck/camper rig. Very sacred area. Travel with respect and reverence.
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@GailP430 · Camped on Oct 28, 2021 at Campsite #19
I loved that the bathrooms were heated. On a cold night I was ready to sleep in there instead of our tent, lol!
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