Chaco Culture National Historical Park

At one time this area was a thriving and sophisticated administrative center for ancient urban peoples, and now these sites are sacred homeland to the Pueblo, Hopi, and Navajo Nations. Most of the park and cultural sites are self guided, and there are hiking trails that will take visitors to a variety of sites, petroglyphs/historic inscriptions, and vistas. Trails are day use only, and a free hiking permit is required. There are few amenities here, so go prepared. Dogs are allowed for no additional fee. Dogs are not allowed inside sites, ruins, or park buildings. Dogs are also not allowed on the short (200 yard) trails to some of the more famous ruins and would have to stay in the parking lot area. They are allowed on leash on the backcountry trails which are 3 to 7 miles long. These trails also have ruins and petroglyths. Dogs would have to remain outside of any ruins that you would enter along these trails. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. Gallo Campground offers 48 sites on a first come, first served basis in a rugged, ancient feeling environment,,, RVs over 30 feet cannot be provided for. There is a picnic table and fire grate with a grill at each site, and there is non-potable water, restrooms, a dump station, and drinking water at the visitor center. This RV park is closed during the off-season. The camping and tent areas also allow dogs. There is a dog walk area at the campground. There are no electric or water hookups at the campgrounds.