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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

VISITOR CENTERS

Chaco

Open
Open All Year 8-5

Phone
505-786-7014

Location
Chaco Canyon is located in northwestern New Mexico. The preferred and recommended access route to the park is from the north, via US 550 (formerly NM 44) and County Road (CR) 7900, and CR 7950. From the north, turn off US 550 at CR 7900--3 miles southeast of Nageezi and approximately 50 miles west of Cuba (at mile 112.5). This route is clearly signed from US 550 to the park boundary (21 miles). The route includes 5 miles of paved road (CR 7900) and 16 miles of rough dirt road(CR 7950). From the south, two routes access Chaco from Highway 9, which runs between Crownpoint, Pueblo Pintado, and Cuba. Both routes can vary from very rough to impassable. Not recommended for RVs. If you are traveling from the south, please call ahead for the latest conditions. Via Hwy 57: This turnoff is located on Highway 9, 13 miles east of Highway 371, at the former Seven Lakes Trading Post. (20 miles of dirt) There is no access via Highway 57 from the north. Via Pueblo Pintado: At the community of Pueblo Pintado, turn north on Navajo 46 for 10 miles (rough dirt). Turn left on County Road 7900 for 7 miles (rough dirt). Turn left on County Road 7950, and follow the signs for 16 miles (dirt) to the park entrance. (33 miles of dirt) The northern and southern routes include 16, 20, and 33 miles of dirt roads, respectively. These sections of road are infrequently maintained, and they can become impassable during inclement weather. Call the park (505-786-7014) for current road condit

Closures
The Visitor Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The park, cultural sites, trails, and campground will remain open on these holidays.

Special Programs


Exhibits
Museum features exhibits on the cultural history of Chaco Canyon.

Available Facilities
Museum, information desk, theater, astronomy observatory (April to mid November), gift shop, bookstore, restrooms, public telephones, picnic tables, and drinking water. There is no food service, ice, firewood available in the park There are no food services at Chaco. Bring all the food you will need.