Gallo Campground Chaco Culture National Historical Park New Mexico

Gallo Overview

Gallo campground is located within Chaco Culture National Park and next to petroglyphs, a cliff dwelling and ancient inscriptions. There are 33 single-family campsites.

Two group campsites are also available, each accommodating 10 to 30 people and no more than 5 vehicles. Group stays are limited to seven days at a time.

All unreserved campsites will become a “First Come, First Save” basis; please inquire for availability at the visitor center when you arrive.

Campsites 12-16 are for RVs (tent camping not permitted). All other sites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs.  Each site also has a table, fire ring/grill. There are no trees or shade structures to offer shade. Amenities include drinking water, flush toilets and a dump station from March through October, then vault.  Cell service is not available in the area.

Other campgrounds in the general area include Coal Mine (57 miles), Clear Creek (64 miles) and Rio de las Vacas (64 miles).

Gallo Area Recreation

Outdoor recreation includes visiting the many historic sites of the Chaco Culture, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking and wildlife viewing.

You may also be interested in Bluewater Lake State Park.  It’s about 75 miles south and has 149 campsites.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Park Interpreter
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Archeological Sites
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Cultural Sites
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Visitor Center
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing