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For thousands of years, groups of nomads used the caves above Cliff Dweller Creek as temporary shelter. In the late 1200s, people of the agricultural Mogollon (Southern Ancestral Pueblo) culture made it a home. They built rooms, crafted pottery and raised children in the cliff dwellings for one or two generations. By approximately 1300, the Mogollon had moved on, leaving the walls behind.
No pets are allowed on the trail to the Cliff Dwellings.
Getting here is half the fun! Give yourself time to reach the park and enjoy the scenery! Better yet, plan on staying for a few days.
Join park rangers beneath the dark skies of the Gila for an evening of stargazing and discovery
Check out what programs you can attend on your visit!
The Gila is full of a variety of wildlife!
Learn about the Geology in the Gila!
The Night Skies are always something to marvel at, and who knows you may even get lucky and see the aurora every few years.
The Gila is full of diverse ecosystems all having their own unique plant life
There are many opportunities for backpacking in the Gila!
Last updated: September 12, 2025
