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Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Visiting Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park is located in New Mexico. This park preserves a landscape that was a thriving regional center for the ancestral Pueblo people between 850 and 1250 CE. It features monumental structures across Chaco Canyon and is considered a sacred place by many Indigenous peoples. Visitors can explore sites like Pueblo Bonito, Una Vida, Chetro Ketl, Hungo Pavi, Casa Rinconada, and Pueblo del Arroyo. The landscape includes unique features such as Fajada Butte. A visitor center is available.
Know Before You Go
- Designation
- National Historical Park
- State
- NM
- Park address
- Nageezi, NM
- Entrance fee
- Private vehicle: $25.00; Motorcycle: $20.00; Per person: $15.00NPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Available Experiences
- Visitors can experience hiking, camping, stargazing, guided tours, and ranger programs.
- Camping
- One campground is available. Reservations are possible for some sites, while others are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Visitor Centers
- The Chaco Culture National Historical Park Visitor Center is available.
- Seasonal Considerations
- All hiking trails and archaeological sites are open from 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM from May 1 through October 31. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park by Season
Spring and fall can be good times to visit with more moderate temperatures, but unexpected storms may dramatically change conditions. Spring (Mar–May) average highs are 67°F and lows are 30°F. Fall (Sep–Nov) average highs are 67°F and lows are 32°F.
Notes
Designation Date: 12/19/1980
Explore the monumental structures and breathtaking landscape at Chaco, a thriving regional center for the ancestral Pueblo people from 850 to 1250 CE (Common Era), through hiking & biking trails, ranger guided tours & programs, and more. Chaco Canyon is a sacred and deeply personal place for many Indigenous peoples throughout the Southwest. Please visit with respect.