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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Open Hazard warning

No closure notices posted by NPS. NPS has also posted a hazard warning.

Last checked Oct 24, 2026, 9:57 PM ET

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Current NPS alerts (1)

Danger

Road conditions 10/24/26

Due to heavy rains over the past 2 days, both roads are currently impassable. We do not advise visiting Chaco at this time; we strongly encourage you to postpone your visit until the roads start drying out and it is safe to drive to the park again. More rain is forecasted over the next few days. Please call for any additional questions or concerns: 505-786-7014.

Last updated by NPS: Oct 24, 2026

Weather alerts (National Weather Service)

Severe · NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 11:28AM MDT until October 24 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

From Oct 22, 1:28 PM ET until Oct 25, 12:00 AM ET · Area: Northwest Plateau

Severe · NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 24 at 4:11PM MDT until October 26 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

From Oct 24, 6:11 PM ET until Oct 26, 5:00 AM ET · Area: San Juan, NM

Severe · NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 24 at 4:01PM MDT until October 25 at 1:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

From Oct 24, 6:01 PM ET until Oct 25, 3:00 PM ET · Area: San Juan, NM

Severe · NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 24 at 3:49PM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

From Oct 24, 5:49 PM ET until Oct 25, 2:00 PM ET · Area: San Juan, NM

Minor · NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 11:31AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

From Oct 22, 1:31 PM ET until Oct 25, 2:00 PM ET · Area: San Juan, NM

Minor · NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 11:30AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

From Oct 22, 1:30 PM ET until Oct 25, 2:00 PM ET · Area: San Juan, NM

Minor · NWS Albuquerque NM

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 11:29AM MDT until October 24 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

From Oct 22, 1:29 PM ET until Oct 25, 12:00 AM ET · Area: San Juan, NM

About this site

Explore the monumental structures and breathtaking landscape at Chaco, a thriving regional center for the ancestral Pueblo people from 850 to 1250 CE (Common Era), through hiking & biking trails, ranger guided tours & programs, and more. Chaco Canyon is a sacred and deeply personal place for many Indigenous peoples throughout the Southwest. Please visit with respect.

Type
National Historical Park
State
New Mexico
Address
1808 CR 7950, Nageezi, NM 87037

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