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Chaco Culture National Historical Park › New Mexico
› San Juan County
› Gallo Campground
› Campsite #21
Campsite #21 at Gallo Campground, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, NM
$20
Campsite #21
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 28 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
4/7
Campsite #21 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 28-foot driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (19)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 63% |
| 4 star | | 32% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 5% |
@RichardC284688 · Camped on Jul 10, 2023 at Campsite #21
Must have a tour booked to actually see the cliff dwellings. I really enjoyed the campgrounds!!
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@KatieB9423538 · Camped on Jul 1, 2023 at Campsite #21
Amazing location with ruins and towering sandstone right at your door step. Amazing campfire chat led by Park Ranger Colin capped off and amazing stay at Gallo campground! Can't wait to get back!
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@RichardW654682 · Camped on Jun 6, 2023 at Campsite #21
If you go to Chaco you will need more than one day and that means you will camp in Gallo Campground. Camping at a historic place adds to your understanding of it. Be sure to talk to fellow campers and see what drew them to Chaco and to hear what amazes them. Enjoy the experience.
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@SueJ8473142 · Camped on Apr 24, 2023 at Campsite #21
We hiked all the hikes in the Chaco guide. All were wonderful. Campground is simple yet comfortable with tie downs for tents. Very clean restrooms too. This is an awesome and inspiring place.
@JohnK6536193 · Camped on Apr 20, 2023 at Campsite #21
Extremely beautiful setting for this little campground close to rock walls and (IIRC) with view of Fajada Butte. I would happily stay there again primarily to see more of the Park's cultural sites and trails. Of course, by necessity, the campground has no shade tress and so little privacy.
@MichaelC616917 · Camped on Apr 9, 2023 at Campsite #21
This area is a sacred and absolute treasure. With water, flush toilets, and heated bathrooms! Don't change anything, including the roads.
@ERICAR9799014 · Camped on Mar 27, 2023 at Campsite #21
The Gallo campground is absolutely gorgeous. I stayed in site 23, close to the ruins under the cliff. The sunrises were spectacular, the site is clean and easy to access, and the bathrooms were also clean (and warm!).
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@MurrayCFCBC511 · Camped on Dec 8, 2022 at Campsite #21
Campground was immaculate, facilities were clean. Staff was engaging and pleasant.
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@roberty3083877 · Camped on Nov 15, 2022 at Campsite #21
great little campground. yes, it was cold - but i visited in November. the national monument staff were really helpful. worth the effort.
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@JanI74C4EAA7DF · Camped on Oct 8, 2022 at Campsite #21
Lovely campsites and better stars!
@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Sep 26, 2022 at Campsite #21
One of our first camping experiences 25 years ago. Returning visitfor more and better pictures.
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@RogerS2467741 · Camped on Jul 12, 2022 at Campsite #21
Great campground. Sites are nice. Campground is clean and quiet. Staff is friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay here. Thank you.
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@MarcusN9613484 · Camped on Apr 25, 2022 at Campsite #21
Chaco is an amazing place. The ruins are spectacular. The only negative is that the site is terribly under staffed. Access was limited because of it . As anyone knows who has been there, the road to it is terrible, but the trip is worth the pain of the drive.
@ChristophA8E1E · Camped on Mar 10, 2022 at Campsite #21
nice camp ground. Not much shade.
@RichardM509620 · Camped on Mar 9, 2022 at Campsite #21
We enjoyed several days at the Gallo Campground. It was generally quiet and a great night sky location. As it was winter when we visited some of the facilities were shut down and no host was present. But, overall, it was an excellent experience.
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@IraB278 · Camped on Oct 27, 2021 at Campsite #21
Overall very good experience, reservations are difficult to manage without internet access, and some campsites remained empty with no shows. The volunteer was extremely helpful and competent.
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@LesW921 · Camped on Sep 30, 2021 at Campsite #21
We didn't go. I didn't see anywhere on the information that the road going out was a dirt, pothole , washboard mess. It was raining and became unpassable. Very slippery ... you migh want to put a warning on the site for others.
@MichaelM658 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #21
Nice campground; clean bathrooms.
@PeggyM342 · Camped on Sep 19, 2021 at Campsite #21
We were pleased with our campsite, which was very clean. The tent pad was nice with tie downs and large rocks other campers had left which we were able to use. The restrooms were clean and it was nice to have flush toilets and running water. There wasn't a fire ring, as stated in our reservations. It was a windy day, so we would not have had a fire anyway. We did see the rings being put back at the campsites as we were leaving the next day. We were glad we hadn't planned to cook our meal on that fire ring with grate.
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