Fees & Passes

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: $25.00 plus $15.00 per person age 16 or older
• Van with 7-15 passengers: $40.00
• Mini Bus with 16-25 passengers: $40.00
• Motor Coach with 26-46 passengers: $100

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 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.