Chaco Culture National Historical Park • New Mexico

Fajada Butte's silhoutte shown under a timelapse image of stars appearing in a vibrant circle above.

The entrance sign to Chaco Culture made out of sandstone and showing Fajada Butte through a window.

Colorful sandstone walls with two open sections in the middle that look like doorways.

A raven perched on the side of a canyon wall.

An aerial view of the Pueblo Bonito great house showing many rooms and circular kivas.

A series of 4 Chacoan jars replicated in the same black on white style that was excavated long ago.

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.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park is an International Dark Sky Park.
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Welcome to Chaco Culture National Historical Park!
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Most walls seen at Chaco Culture NHP are close to 1,000 years old.
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Observe many ravens while visiting Chaco Culture NHP.
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Pueblo Bonito is the largest great house within Chaco Canyon.
Andrew Kearns

Chaco Culture National Historical Park is home to impressive pottery built by the ancestral Pueblo people.
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The entrance sign to Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Fajada Butte in the background.

Make the most of your visit to Chaco Culture National Historical Park by planning ahead!

A glimpse into a kiva through a rectangular window and a raven flying in the window.

Information on the park entrance fees and America the Beautiful passes. Learn how to purchase online!

Water washing over a section of road.

Familiarize yourself with directions and road conditions before starting your journey.

Fajada Butte shown under a galactic sky with visible stars and a green hue.

Learn more about Chaco's night sky initiative and astronomy opportunities.

A tent in the Gallo Campground in front of a canyon wall.

Make your reservation ahead of time. Chaco's Gallo campground has spots for tents, trailers, and RVs.

A volunteer talking with a group of visitors inside a room of Pueblo Bonito.

Make a difference in your national parks by being a volunteer!

Last updated: August 9, 2025

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Mailing Address:

PO Box 220
Nageezi, NM 87037

Phone:

505 786-7014

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