• Visitors hike along the base of the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

    Gila Cliff Dwellings

    National Monument New Mexico

A Window to the World of the Ancestors

Explore the world of ancestors of Puebloan people who lived in the Mogollon area over 700 years ago. Enter the village they built within five of the natural caves of Cliff Dweller Canyon. Become inspired by the remaining architecture.  Admire the spectacular views from inside these ancient dwellings.

Features

  • Volunteer interpretive park rangers pose for a photo while exploring Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.

    Stewardship in Action

    Interested in volunteering? Volunteer interpretive park rangers put their stewardship values into action every day to keep this park open.

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  • Entering the mouth of Cliff Dweller Canyon following a snow storm.

    Climate and Weather

    Although the climate is generally mild, some visitors may be surprised that overnight winter lows are often below freezing, and snow is a possibility.

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  • Common Sunflower

    Interactive Plant List

    Explore the monument's great diversity of plant life through the interactive website of the Southwest Environmental Information Network.

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  • Scenic view in the surrounding Gila National Forest.

    Gila Wilderness

    Explore the surrounding Gila National Forest's Gila Wilderness, the nation's first wilderness area.

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Did You Know?

700-year old corn

When visiting the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, you’ll see corn cobs that are over 700 years old! The ancient Puebloans of the Mogollon area grew corn, beans and squash, including some varieties from Mesoamerica. This substantiates trade amongst the peoples of a large region.