Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers a glimpse of the homes and lives of the people of the Mogollon culture who lived in the Gila Wilderness from the 1280s through the early 1300s. The surroundings probably look today very much like they did when the cliff dwellings were inhabited.
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...
Write to
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument HC 68. Box 100 Silver City, New Mexico 88061
Phone
Visitor Information (505) 536-9461
Fax
(505) 536-9344
Climate
The park has a mild climate, with rainy season from July to August. Spring and Fall have moderate days and cool nights. Winter months often have nice afternoons with cold mornings and nights. more...
