Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard 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 & BusinessesIf 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. More informationThis 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. 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. 2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
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 FEESA 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 OnlineWhether 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 daysThis 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 daysThis 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 daysThis 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):
Non-Commercial Group Fees (charged per vehicle and based on capacity of the vehicle):
Please note that these fees are in addition to the park entrance fee.
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Last updated: May 12, 2023