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Chaco Culture National Historical Park › New Mexico
› San Juan County
› Gallo Campground
› Campsite #10
Campsite #10 at Gallo Campground, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, NM
$20
Campsite #10
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 27 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
4/28
Campsite #10 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 27-foot driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 60% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 8% |
@DorianJ14AFCB9 · Camped on Apr 9, 2026 at Campsite #10
This campground was fabulous! The camp host couldnt have been more helpful and the scenery was beyond compare!
@beths8883839 · Camped on Mar 23, 2026 at Campsite #10
No water was a bit of a pain- but the campground was nice and clean and people were respectful of the rules and land.
@BernieN20D8840 · Camped on Mar 1, 2026 at Campsite #10
No water, no sewer, no shower.
@LucianaMEC8C63 · Camped on Dec 27, 2025 at Campsite #10
Amazing location! Public bathrooms were very clean and heated.
No Service
@LynneH43B5F410 · Camped on Dec 15, 2025 at Campsite #10
Nice level sites, very clean bathrooms, beautiful view of Fajada Butte. Wifi at the Visitor Center.
No Service
@DebL7066303 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #10
It is a wonderful, remote campground. I took the southern route in and it's a bit rough but doable in my Honda Fit. I was happy however to finally see the Park buildings and civilization! There is no shade in the campground for most sites. Not a problem as I would sit under the picnic area shaded areas. Very special place with amazing history.
No Service
@DavidA3218244 · Camped on Dec 21, 2024 at Campsite #10
Clean and organized. Convenient trash bins and water at the restrooms.
No Service
@JessicaB869322 · Camped on Nov 21, 2024 at Campsite #10
Beautiful place. The clean, warm bathroom was much appreciated.
@Arlington8AC27 · Camped on Nov 10, 2024 at Campsite #10
Nice campground in a beautiful setting. The sunset views of the butte are great. Level sites that are nicely spaced.
No Service
@MikeC6316D20F5 · Camped on Sep 17, 2024 at Campsite #10
We were not able to get to the park due to the muddy roads.
@michaelg734741 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #10
Great ruins. Worth the trip.
@RonB1001477 · Camped on Apr 15, 2024 at Campsite #10
We enjoyed our visit to Chaco Culture National Historical Site. It is a slow, bumpy drive into the site, so staying a few nights at Gallo Campground is the way to go. We spent four nights there and the proximity to the sites and trails made our trip more enjoyable.
Major Issues
@ThomasK9683795 · Camped on Apr 9, 2024 at Campsite #10
The park is very beautiful. The location of the campground is perfect. Just the roads to the park are not the best.
@JohnV5540894 · Camped on Mar 13, 2024 at Campsite #10
Park is amazing and I loved staying at the campsite. North entrance road is dicey so think hard about your vehicle -- 4 miles of unmaintained dirt road that turns to thick muddy soup when wet (south entrance is impassable in those conditions). Last time I was here (March 2024) a storm was coming. NPS staff were amazing in sharing information and checking in on visitors. Visitors banded together too to figure out whether it was best to stay or go. Great community. I left early and made it out but saw three vehicles (2-wheel drive low clearance) stuck in the mud. Special shout out to Sharon at the NPS visitor center for being helpful and so enthusiastic about sharing the history of the site.
Major Issues
@RogerM3929062 · Camped on Oct 11, 2023 at Campsite #10
Excellent camping experience. Minimal noise at bedtime and during the night. Very, very clean. Rest rooms were more clean than the hotels I stayed in to get to the site. Amazing star views due to no lights. No cell coverage at the campground but you can get service on some of the rim type hikes. Campers were extremely friendly andI felt very safe there.Only improvement I could recommend is the Visitor Center never answers their phone to allow you to check on road conditions into the site or verify reservation. I would suggest taking the north road into Chaco.
No Service
@AnneMariCBE2E2 · Camped on Sep 25, 2023 at Campsite #10
Gallo Campground is a nice place to stay for access to Chaco Canyon. I don't understand why the government does not maintain the final 4 miles of the unpaved road from the northern access. It should at least be gravelled on a regular basis, as is the county road for the first 10 miles. For anyone coming in for one night, especially with an RV, it's not really worthwhile. Other than that, everything is great!
@RickH5164294 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #10
Enjoy our stay at Gallo campground. Long drive on bumpy road to Chaco Canyon but well worth it. The campground was clean. Bathroom had flush toilets. Water was readily available. The night sky was utterly amazing. Perfect place to camp when visiting Chaco Canyon.
Major Issues
@BradfordN2D305 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #10
Campground was very well maintained including the bathrooms. Our site had ample parking for 2 vehicles and a large bordered tent square. Rangers and Host very nice. Some trails and historical ruins right at the campground. Others in the park very close.
No Service
@JimY9D76F59017 · Camped on May 3, 2023 at Campsite #10
I was in Site 10 which is wedged in between the bathrooms and the group sites. surprisingly, it was pretty quiet with only a few people from the group sites trying to cut through my campsite to get to the bathrooms. Overall the campground is quiet and everyone was good about observing quiet hours with most people lights out before 10PM. Chaco Culture park is a dark sky site so I stayed up late to watch the stars and pretty much was all by myself. The only real problem is getting a reservation since the sites are usually booked full almost a month in advance.
No Service
@JulieB4444318 · Camped on Apr 23, 2023 at Campsite #10
If you allow trailers in tent sites, then allow trailers to be in the site, rather than on the road. The #10 site I was in could easily converted so that a trailer could back on to a pad.
@TateT523C8436E · Camped on Dec 28, 2022 at Campsite #10
Amazing! So snowy, but so beautiful! Slept in the car pretty chilly temps, but worth it.
No Service
No Service
@TateT523C8436E · Camped on Dec 28, 2022 at Campsite #10
Amazing! So snowy, but so beautiful! Slept in the car pretty chilly temps, but worth it.
No Service
No Service
@PatriciaH36547 · Camped on Oct 30, 2022 at Campsite #10
Nice campground with bathrooms. Well maintained.
@UteHEFDA3DB73F · Camped on Oct 25, 2022 at Campsite #10
My friends and I stayed in Site #10 for 5 days, close to the restroom but next to group camp sites, although that was not a problem. Unfortunately, due to a mechanical problem (we were told), there was no water for a combined 3 days, and thus no restrooms. Park staff opened the loop to allow access to the composting toilets, which was helpful. Fortunately, we had filled our water containers upon arrival, so we had plenty of drinking water. Additionally, the park host and visitor center provided additional drinking water for those that needed it. Sadly, on our last night, the campers across from us, who had previously ignored at least two warnings about leaving their dogs unrestrained, were very loud until past midnight. However, all things considered, we had a good experience, and I plan to return for a fourth visit next year!
Major Issues
@BenK8153536 · Camped on Apr 20, 2022 at Campsite #10
Nice, basic campground.
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