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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

National Historical Park

New Mexico

$25

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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.

Activities

AstronomyCampingGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger Program

Topics

ArcheologyNight SkyRuins

Entrance fees

$25.00Entrance - Private Vehicle

$15.00Entrance - Per Person

$20.00Entrance - Motorcycle

$40.00Commercial Entrance - Van

$100.00Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

$25.00Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

$0.00Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

$40.00Commercial Entrance - Sedan

$40.00Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

Hours

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.

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Conditions

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Visitor centers

Chaco Culture National Historical Park Visitor Center

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