Chaco Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park · NM
Park Closure · Road updates 10/2/26
Chaco Culture NHP will be resume normal hours of operation on Friday, 10/2. The only access point to the park is via the south road (Hwy 57). Please be advised that the road is extremely muddy, slick and has patches of deep clay. 4WD, high clearance, and especially experience driving in the mud are required. The north road (CR 7950) is entirely inaccessible. Please call if you need additional info: 505-786-7014.
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/chcu
- Location
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park (36.040, -107.956)
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Passport stamp locations
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park Visitor Center
Hours
Chaco Culture National Historical Parktoday: 7:00AM - 9:00PM
- Sat Oct 37:00AM - 9:00PM
- Sun Oct 47:00AM - 9:00PM
- Mon Oct 57:00AM - 9:00PM
- Tue Oct 67:00AM - 9:00PM
- Wed Oct 77:00AM - 9:00PM
- Thu Oct 87:00AM - 9:00PM
- Fri Oct 97:00AM - 9:00PM
Upcoming closures: Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Holiday Closure)
All hiking trails and archaeological sites are open from 7am until 9:00pm from May 1-October 31. The visitor center is open from 9:00am-5:00pm daily. At 8:30 PM, you must be leaving or if you are camping, you need to be back in the campground.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Chaco Culture National Historical Park Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Entrance fees
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- Private Vehicle — $25.00
This fee allows all persons traveling in one private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) to enter the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of purchase.
- Per Person — $15.00
This fee allows a single individual traveling on foot, bicycle, or as individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group to enter the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of purchase.
- Motorcycle — $20.00
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
- Non-commercial Groups — $25.00
Non-commercial groups are charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle. For vehicles with a seating capacity of 15 or fewer, the fee is $25. For vehicles with a seating capacity of 16 or more, the fee is $15/person up to the commercial fee rate. Interagency passes may be used for entry in lieu of the $15/person fee.
- Education/Academic Groups — Free
If you represent an academic institution, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Download and complete the Academic Fee Waiver and mail it to the park at least two weeks prior to your intended visit. We will notify you of the approval or disapproval of your application before your arrival. Please call 505-786-7014 for any additional questions about this process.