Mogollon (Southern Ancestral Pueblo) cliff dwellings built in natural caves above Cliff Dweller Creek in the late 1200s. A short loop trail climbs to five caves with original masonry rooms; surrounding Gila Wilderness and interagency visitor center make it a classic southwestern New Mexico day destination reached by mountain highway from Silver City.
Field facts
| Region | Catron County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.2272, -108.2707 |
| Period | Late 1200s CE (Mogollon) |
| Manager | National Park Service |
| Trail | Short loop to cliff dwellings |
| Setting | Gila Wilderness edge |
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Nearby amenities
- Rec areaGila Cliff Dwellings National Monument0 km away
- CampgroundUpper Scorpion Campground1 km away
- CampgroundLower Scorpion Campground1.3 km away
- CampgroundForks Campground7.7 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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