Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

All visitors MUST have

Entrance Passes

Standard Entrance Pass

$15.00–$25.00

This fee allows all persons traveling in one private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) to enter the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of purchase.

This fee allows a single individual traveling on foot, bicycle, or as individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group to enter the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of purchase.

This fee allows one motorcycle to enter the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of purchase.

For Organizations & Businesses

If you represent an academic institution, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Download and complete the Academic Fee Waiver and mail it to the park at least two weeks prior to your intended visit. We will notify you of the approval or disapproval of your application before your arrival. Please call 505-786-7014 for any additional questions about this process.
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This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle.

This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle.

Non-commercial groups are charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle. For vehicles with a seating capacity of 15 or fewer, the fee is $25. For vehicles with a seating capacity of 16 or more, the fee is $15/person up to the commercial fee rate. Interagency passes may be used for entry in lieu of the $15/person fee.

This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle.

This fee for commercial entrance is charged per vehicle and based on the capacity of the vehicle.

2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

 

We honor all "America the Beautiful" passes which include Interagency Annual, Military, Senior, Every Kid in a Park, and Access Passes. We also sell Interagency Passes.

 

ENTRANCE FEES

A park entrance fee is required to enter the park.

NOTE: CASHLESS ENTRY ONLY. Credit and debit cards required to pay entrance fee. Cash is only accepted for bookstore purchases.

Buy Your Pass Online

Whether you're planning a single visit or coming back multiple times a year, enjoy the convenience of purchasing a Site Pass for Chaco Culture National Historical Park on Recreation.gov before you arrive. You have immediate access to your pass and can easily download it on your phone or tablet. Your pass will also be emailed as a PDF to be printed out for display when you visit the park. We encourage visitors to print the PDF copy that is emailed to you to display on the windshield of your vehicle, especially during times in which the visitor center may be closed.

Learn more about your pass options, find the right pass for you, and buy your pass online all through Recreation.gov.

Please note: Chaco Culture National Historical Park entrance pass is valid for 7 days. The entry pass expires after 7 days and is non-transferrable.

Vehicle Entrance Fee: $25.00 for 7 days

This permit allows all persons traveling in one private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van) to enter the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of purchase.

Motorcycle Entrance Fee: $20.00 for 7 days

This permit allows one motorcycle to enter the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of purchase.

Individual Entrance Fee: $15.00 for 7 days

This permit allows a single individual traveling on foot, bicycle, or as individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group to enter the park to visit for up to 7 days from the date of purchase.

Commercial Entrance Fees (charged per vehicle and based on capacity of the vehicle):

  • Sedan with 1-6 passengers: $40.00
  • Van with 7-15 passengers: $40.00
  • Mini Bus with 16-25 passengers: $40.00
  • Motor Coach with 26-46 passengers: $100.00

Non-Commercial Group Fees (charged per vehicle and based on capacity of the vehicle):

  • Vehicle seating capacity of 15 or less: $25.00
  • Vehicle seating capacity of 16 or more: $15.00 per person age 16 or older up to the commercial group fee rate. Interagency passes (e.g. Annual, Senior, or Access) may be used for entry as defined on the back of the pass.


ACTIVITY FEES

Please note that these fees are in addition to the park entrance fee.

Individual Camping: Gallo Campground is $20.00 per night per campsite. Campers with Interagency Senior or Access passes pay $10.00 per night per campsite. Reservations for campsites must be made at least 3 days in advance. To reserve a campsite, visit www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.

Group Camping: Two group campsites (with a capacity of 10-30 people per campsite) are available at Gallo Campground by reservation. To reserve a group campsite, visit www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.


SCHOOL GROUPS

If you represent an academic institution, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Download and complete the Academic Fee Waiver and send it to the park at least two weeks prior to your intended visit. You can either mail it to our park address, email a pdf copy to Sharon Hull, or fax a copy to us (505-786-7061). We will notify you of the approval or disapproval of your application before your arrival. Please call 505-786-7014 for any additional questions about this process.

Last updated: November 1, 2023

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PO Box 220
Nageezi, NM 87037

Phone:

505 786-7014

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