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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument – green trees on brown rocky mountain during daytime📷 Photo by Alec Krum on Unsplash
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Silver City, NM

History

Stone rooms built by the Mogollon people in caves above a creek in the 1200s, reached on a one-mile loop trail.

Nearest town
Silver City, NM
Category
History & culture
GPS
33.2290, -108.2650
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May and December. Hot in June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Upper Scorpion CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · 10 pitches
    TentsCaravansToiletsFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lower Scorpion CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · 7 pitches
    TentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Gila Hot Springs CampgroundCampsite
    4 mi from Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · 12 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mesa CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · 23 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Upper End CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · 12 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aeroplane Mesa CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · 6 pitches
    TentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in New Mexico · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument?

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is in Silver City, NM, at GPS 33.2290, -108.2650. It is about 25 mi from Pinos Altos.

Can you camp near Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Upper Scorpion Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument?

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Gila Wilderness: cliff dwellings, a catwalk and the Very Large Array.

What is there to see near Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument?

Places worth a stop nearby: The Catwalk (35 mi), City of Rocks State Park (47 mi), Very Large Array (69 mi) and Chiricahua National Monument (106 mi).

When is the best time to visit Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)