The Chaco Culture National Historic Park is in Chaco Canyon, 60 miles from the nearest town, and is accessed by a paved two lane highway, which turns into a 16 mile dirt road - be very careful in driving this road - what you will see at the end of the road is awesome - in Chaco Canyon there are... More

Chaco is one of the most impressive pueblo sites in the southwest. As has been mentioned, access is fairly challenging. There are a lot of ruins in a small area and in a full day you can see most of the park. It's also worth noting that because the dirt road in from 550 crosses a wash that access can... More

Chaco Culture NHS is not easy to reach. We went from Santa Fe and arrived via U.S. 550. Once you turn south, there is an 8 mile, 2-lane paved road, and then a 16 mile dirt road to the entrance. You have to go slow on the dirt road--we've done it in the winter, and the spring, and it was... More

Finally got to come after 10 years of waiting for a chance. We spent the night in Gallup and drove up to the park from the south road. It was indeed bumpy, the last mile is the worst, but you just need to be really careful coming over hills for a) exposed rock to wreck your undercarriage, and b) oncoming... More

Years ago, about a thousand, an ancient people built huge and numberous pueblos in Chaco Canyon. Ranger tours available. More

You will need to drive over 16 miloes on unpaved road to get to this park, but worth the effort to see the largest dwellling of ancestoral Pueblo people. Dating back to 1000AD the largest dwelling is still in good shape. Rangers give tours of Pueblo Bonito on the hours during the busy season. More

An incredible journey into New Mexico of 1000 years ago. Just thinking of the people who lived here and made this area their home was very moving. The scenery is incredible. Park is very visitor friendly with visitor center and nice trails and picnic area and camping. This is a world class place to visit. More

If you have an extra thirty minutes, watch the free documentary in the visitor center. It describes how Chaco Canyon once was the hub for the ancestors of the Hopi, Zuni and other Native American tribes in the Southwest. Chaco Canyon itself was more of a ceremonial and trading center than large city. Check out the celestial alignments, city planning... More

The easier way to get there is from 550 and turn right not far from Nageezi. 2/3 of the road after turned is an unsealed road, but condition is acceptable. Pueblo Bonito is the most highlight and you should join the guided tour for it. It was just the beginning of April, they have the guided tour at 2pm only... More