Chaco Culture National Historical Park

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Getting There

By Car
Chaco Canyon is located in northwestern New Mexico. The preferred and recommended access route to the park is from the north via Hwy 44/550.

From the north, turn off Hwy 44/550 at County Road 7900--three miles southeast of Nageezi and approximately 50 miles west of Cuba (at mile 112.5). This route is clearly signed from Hwy 44/550 to the park boundary (21 miles). The route includes five miles of paved road (CR 7900) and 16 miles of dirt (CR 7950/7985).

Two roads access Chaco from the south. These roads can vary in condition from very rough to impassable. If you are traveling from the south, please call ahead for the latest conditions.

Both roads access the park from Highway 9, which runs between Crownpoint, Pueblo Pintado, and Cuba. Signs direct travelers to the park via Pueblo Pintado. At the community of Pueblo Pintado, turn north on Navajo 46 for 10 miles (rough dirt). Yurn left on County Road 7900 for 7 miles (rough dirt). Turn left on County Road 7950, and follow the signs for 16 miles (dirt) tot he park entrance.

Anoth access road (Highway 57) turns north from Highway 9 at the abandoned Seven Lakes Trading Post (21 miles of rough dirt).

Both the northern and southern routes include 16, 21, and 33 of dirt roads. Sections of these roads can become extremely rough or impassable during inclement weather. Call the park (505-786-7014) for current road conditions.

By Public Transportation
There is no public transportation to the park.

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