Eating & Sleeping

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is in a very remote location. Limited food, lodging, and services are available near the monument. There are no campgrounds, lodging or restaurants within the national monument boundaries. However, there are a few options within a short distance and many available options in the nearby communities.

Camping
Although there is no camping within the monument, there are several campgrounds in the Gila National Forest and in the Gila Hot Springs community. Visit the Gila National Forest webpage for more information and descriptions.

Picnicking

With no restaurants or other food options available within a short distance of the monument, bringing a picnic can be a nice way to enjoy your visit to the park. There are several options for picnicking nearby.

Food

A small selection of snacks can be purchased at the Western National Parks Association Park Store at the trailhead. Some food, drink, and grocery items can be in found in Gila Hot Springs, about 5 miles away, at Doc Campbell's Trading Post. Doc Campbell's also offers gasoline, camping supplies, basic necessities, and souvenir items. Call [phone] for hours; they are very limited. The nearest restaurants are over 40 miles away in either Mimbres or Silver City.

Water

Potable water is available at the following locations

• Gila Visitor Center - filling station out front
• Visitor Center Parking Lot - at the far end of the parking lot is a water station ideal for larger containers or vehicles
• Campgrounds - Lower and Upper Scorpion Campgrounds
• Corrals - TJ and Woody's Corrals
• Trailhead for the cliff dwellings

Lodging

Accommodations are not available in the park but may be found nearby. The community of Gila Hot Springs, about 5 miles away from the park, has a few options including an RV Park, private campground and lodges. More lodging options are available in our nearest city, visit Silver City Chamber of Commerce for more information.