Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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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...

		Centennial Celebration On November 16, 1907, Teddy Roosevelt signed the proclamation that recognized the “group of cliff-dwellings known as the Gila Hot Springs Cliff-Houses” as a national monument being “of exceptional scientific and educational interest…as the best representative of the Cliff-Dwellers’ remains of that region.” Throughout 2007, Gila Cliff Dwellings’ theme Celebrating a Century of Storytelling guided the special events and programs at the monument, leading up to the actual 100th anniversary on November 16, 2007. more...

Temporary Closings of Road Portions, Some Parking Lots, and Two Camping Areas

Until the possibility of flood erosion is over, the last one mile of road to the Cliff Dwellings is open only for day-use vehicle traffic starting at the West Fork Bridge, and is closed between 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM. The Cliff Dwellings hours are 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The Cliff Dwellings parking lot and the Upper and Lower Scorpion campgrounds parking areas are day-use (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) only for tours and picnicking, with no overnight camping or parking. The parking lots at the West Fork Trail Head (to USFS Trail 151) and the TJ Corral and Trail Head (USFS Trail 729) are open only for walk-in use by hikers and backpackers, with parking for those users available at Woody's Corral.

Woody's Corral and the Trail Head (USFS Trail 160) parking area, just before the West Fork Bridge, are open for day and overnight camping and parking. Also open for day and overnight parking are the Visitor Center parking lot and the Middle Fork Trail Head (USFS Trail 157) parking area.

These closings and restrictions will remain until flood threats have passed, and could be expanded as conditions change. Please call the Visitor Center at 575-536-9461 for up to date information.

Write to

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

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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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