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Chaco Culture National Historical Park › New Mexico
› San Juan County
› Gallo Campground
› Campsite #18
Campsite #18 at Gallo Campground, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, NM
$20
Campsite #18
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 35 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
5/31
Campsite #18 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 35ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (22)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 59% |
| 4 star | | 23% |
| 3 star | | 9% |
| 2 star | | 5% |
| 1 star | | 5% |
@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!
@MatthewD639755 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #18
Its a nice campground, and the other folks there were friendly and quiet at night. If you go in March be prepared for lots of wind and cold nights! Im glad we were not in a tent. Also a great base camp to explore all the trails at the park.
@RicoM7187A45D9 · Camped on Nov 11, 2024 at Campsite #18
Mostly excellent. However, we got there after 5, the ranger station was closed, and all the sites that showed available on recreation.gov were empty but marked reserved. Turns out they just do that, you have to confirm with a ranger the next day. Was very confusing.
@DouglasO5168FE · Camped on Nov 7, 2024 at Campsite #18
We were told not to come as road was impassible.
@CynthiaF136923 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #18
The campground was meticulously maintained. The NPS host was helpful and an overall lovely person. I do wish the dump station was in operation while we were there, it had been closed for the season. We were there for 3 nights and had a wonderful trip.
@MaryS3622227 · Camped on Sep 25, 2024 at Campsite #18
Clean, great location, terrific!
@salvadorm2DE77 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #18
Very basic campground, but clean. Restrooms were clean and a great plus. Very friendly and helpful staff. If you like roughing it, I would highly recommended!
@PeterH7075759 · Camped on May 1, 2024 at Campsite #18
Peaceful gorgeous setting, and so many stars!
@KennethB453248 · Camped on Apr 8, 2024 at Campsite #18
Amazing place, very remote, down a rough road for 5-7 miles. Campgrounds are clean, as are restrooms. Night sky was perfect for stargazing. Hiked to many of the ancient pueblan sites. Pueblo Alto hike is daunting for the first 100 yards, then mostly flat and beautiful.
@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #18
The campground was very nice, and the staff were helpful. We were camping with the dogs, and it was really nice having the Wijiji trail so close to the camp site so that we could walk them easily when we were at camp. The South Mesa trail was an excellent way to get some spectacular views of the Canyon and beyond. We also appreciated the efforts to protect the delicate environment and ecological sites.
@ThomasD6597226 · Camped on Apr 3, 2024 at Campsite #18
Campsite was clean, had running water and good restrooms, was quiet and well kept. Just as what we wanted and expected
@JoAnnH5321302 · Camped on Oct 15, 2023 at Campsite #18
Great campground in a remote park. Be prepared for a rough road for access. That is part of the charm.
@Frederick43582 · Camped on Apr 20, 2023 at Campsite #18
Great Place
@LaurenC8727476 · Camped on Apr 11, 2023 at Campsite #18
Nice clean campground close to the Chaco Canyon sites. The sites were a bit close together and it should be more clear that their is no potable water for rigs (only a sink for drinking water/washing dishes). Road in was also pretty rough.
@TeresaB292 · Camped on Nov 8, 2021 at Campsite #18
Though a masking sign was placed on the restroom doors, I saw no one complying. This needed enforcement.
Also, some campers were noisy and ran generators.
Also, some campers were noisy and ran generators.
@TravisM690 · Camped on Oct 11, 2021 at Campsite #18
Very nice place! The bathroom was a pleasant surprise!
@ChrisL199 · Camped on Oct 6, 2021 at Campsite #18
Camp host was amazing. Sites and facilities 5 stars.
@TinaV441 · Camped on Sep 20, 2021 at Campsite #18
Chaco Canyon is an extraordinary site providing a very unique experience. They key is to be prepared: good hiking shoes are a must, bring your own food for the duration, and keep the desert climate in mind. Days are hot, nights are cold! There is good drinking water and flush toilets in the campground, plus the camping sites themselves are well maintained. Roads in and out are passable but travel slowly and you'll be fine.
@VictorS708 · Camped on Aug 16, 2021 at Campsite #18
Very quiet, bathroom clean but a shower would be nice.
@BenjaminS758 · Camped on Jul 13, 2021 at Campsite #18
The host was awesome!! So helpful. Loved the location. Bathrooms were great and clean. No fire pits but no big deal. The tables are really nice. The locations is great!! Loved the skies, the hikes, the cultural experience.
@BruceW505 · Camped on May 3, 2021 at Campsite #18
It was perfect. The host was gracious and knowledgeable and the campsites well laid out. The restrooms were clean; the nearby trails convenient. Two suggestions: have the Visitor Center open everyday starting May 1 and see if the adjoining counties can maintain the rough roads to the monument better
@CherylH164 · Camped on Apr 13, 2021 at Campsite #18
Very friendly hosts. Clean as a whistle. Quiet, with the best stars on a moonless night ever.
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