Last updated: September 12, 2025
Shedding Light on the Mogollon Culture
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.
Pet Policy
No pets are allowed on the trail to the Cliff Dwellings.
Plan Your Visit
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.
Stars Over the Gila Program
Join park rangers beneath the dark skies of the Gila for an evening of stargazing and discovery
Guided Tours
Check out what programs you can attend on your visit!
Wildlife
The Gila is full of a variety of wildlife!
Geology and Hot Springs
Learn about the Geology in the Gila!
Stargazing
The Night Skies are always something to marvel at, and who knows you may even get lucky and see the aurora every few years.
Plants
The Gila is full of diverse ecosystems all having their own unique plant life
Backpacking in the Gila Wilderness
There are many opportunities for backpacking in the Gila!