Gallo Campground
Gallo Campground is located within Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Tucked among the fallen boulders and cliffs of Gallo Wash, the campground offers camping in a rugged environment, surrounded by petroglyphs, a cliff dwelling, inscriptions and a high desert landscape. The area is remote with no services. Please be prepared with plenty of food, water, shade, sunscreen and cold weather necessities. Traveling to Chaco Two roads access Chaco Culture National Historical Park. From the north, Road 7900 turns off of US Hwy 550/44 three miles east of Nageezi and fifty miles west of Cuba.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
| RV, no hookups | 5 |
| Group tent areas | 2 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 28 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
28 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 11 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Basic | |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 16 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Basic | |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 17 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Basic | |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 17 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Basic | |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 15 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Basic | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 19 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Basic | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 14 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Basic | |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Basic | |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 27 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Basic | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 27 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 41 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Fees | Several campsites were recently closed due to significant rock fall |
| Dark sky | Inside Chaco Culture National Historical Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | Site 011 is listed accessible |
Gallo Campground has 32 individual campsites, one of which is designated as handicapped accessible. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire grate. There are five campsites for RV only and the remaining 27 campsites allow either tent, small RV or travel trailer. Please read details featured for each campsite before reserving. There are two (02) group campsites available to accommodate groups with 10-30 people, tent camping only. Each group campsite has picnic tables and a fire grate. The campground has restroom facility with flushable toilets. There are no showers, hookups, convenience store or food services. There are no cell phone services.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From the North: Driving from Albuquerque or Farmington, NM, drive on Highway 550, exit to County Road (CR)7900 at mile marker 112; drive CR 7900 then turn westbound to CR 7950 which will turn into a dirt road after three miles. Drive thriteen miles of dirt road to reach Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
| Nearest town | Nageezi, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 36.0278° N, 107.9583° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.7 mi |
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Public land it sits in
Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness begins about 7.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.6 miAh-shi-sle-pah Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 7,242 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
Gallo Campground is located in a lowland desert surrounded by canyon walls, arroyos and wash with plenty of southwestern desert plants and brushes, but there are no trees.
Recreation
The Visitor Center is located one mile from the Gallo Campground which offers a staffed information desk. There is an additional charge for Park entry separate from the camping fees. All campers are required to pay entrance fee at the Visitor Center or present a vaild pass. The Visitor Center offers a brief introductory information, a 25-minute introductory video and a bookstore with many selections of educational materials, books and gift items. After checking in at the Visitor Center, one can drive the canyon loop road where there are six front country and our backcountry hiking trails that lead to ancient cultural sites.
Nearby
Chaco Culture National Historical Park is isolated from various towns and cities. Within two to three hour drive, there are some attractions such as Aztec Ruins, Salmon Ruins, Mesa Verde National Park, El Malpais National Monument, El Morro National Monument, Canyon De Chelly National Monument, Four Corners Monument, Navajo Nation Headquarters and Museum in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Gallo Campground?
Sites at Gallo Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Gallo Campground?
Several campsites were recently closed due to significant rock fall
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Gallo Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Gallo Campground have?
29 sites, including 21 standard sites without power, 5 RV sites without hookups, and 2 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Gallo Campground?
The longest site here provides 41 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Gallo Campground?
There are no showers, hookups, convenience store or food services.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Gallo Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Gallo Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Gallo Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Gallo Campground?
Site 011 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Gallo Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Gallo Campground sits inside Chaco Culture National Historical Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
Is there cell service at Gallo Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Gallo Campground?
The Visitor Center is located one mile from the Gallo Campground which offers a staffed information desk. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation