The core of the complex, including Pueblo Bonito, can be seen by driving into Chaco Canyon. The trails are open from sunrise to sunset. In addition, visitors can drive or bicycle to remote outlying sites. Free permits are required for backcountry hiking and no overnight backpacking is allowed. The National Park Service operates a campground one mile from the visitor center.
Water is available only at the visitor center.
No firewood or food are available in the park. The nearest town is 70 miles away. The Chacoan sites represent a unique expression of Pueblo pre-Columbian civilization. An artist's reconstruction of the Pueblo Bonito. An example of the exquisite pottery excavated from the Chaco sites.