Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Please note: The hike to the cliff dwellings is currently 3 miles roundtrip. For more information and current conditions please contact the Visitor Center at (575) 536-9461.
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Welcome to Gila Cliff Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers a glimpse into the homes and lives of the Mogollon people who lived in this area over 700 years ago.

		Gila National Forest The monument is surrounded by the Gila National Forest and lies within the rugged Gila Wilderness, the nation’s first wilderness area. The wilderness designation means that the wilderness character of the area will not be altered by the intrusion of roads or other evidence of human presence. More...

Interested in Volunteering?

Become part of the Gila Cliff Dwellings team! Volunteers play an integral role in the operation of the Monument, and constitute the backbone of the staff year-round. Visit www.volunteer.gov/gov/results.cfm?ID=1735 for more information on current volunteer opportunities.

Junior Ranger Day!

Celebrate Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 24th with an entire day of free family-friendly activities.
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Write to

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
HC 68 Box 100
Silver City, New Mexico 88061

Phone

Gila Visitor Center
(575) 536-9461

Fax

(575) 536-9344

Climate

The park has a mild climate, with a rainy season usually from July through August. Spring and Fall have moderate days and cool nights. Winter months often have nice afternoons with cold mornings and nights.
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Communities Surrounding Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Pinos Altos, NM (59 min. ) Silver City, NM (1 hr. 12 min. ) Pop. 10,545 Arenas Valley, NM (1 hr. 14 min. ) Fort Bayard, NM (1 hr. 17 min. ) Bayard, NM (1 hr. 21 min. ) Pop. 2,534	Hanover, NM (1 hr. 23 min. ) Cliff, NM (1 hr. 46 min. ) Gila, NM (1 hr. 47 min. ) Buckhorn, NM (1 hr. 55 min. )


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