Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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Caution
Road conditions 10/15/26
The north road (CR 7950) is completely impassable, with flowing water in the new wash, significant drop-offs close to the wash, and quicksand-like conditions underneath the water. The south road (Hwy 57) is drying quickly. There are some mud puddles remaining closer to the park; medium to high clearance is recommended, and AWD is a plus. Please call for additional updates as needed: 505-786-7014.
Hours
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
| Every day | 7:00AM - 9:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 1 – Feb 28: Winter Operating Hours
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Holiday Closure (closed)
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.
Visitor centers
Chaco Culture National Historical Park Visitor Center
Chaco Culture National Historical Park Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day Closure (closed)
The visitor center and park are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The visitor center has a gift shop and orientation film.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Chaco Culture National Historical Park Visitor Center
About this park
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.