Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - Silver City Landmark

5.0	Excellent tour with knowledgable guide-fascinating-easy climb (Mar 1, 2007) Visited Gila Cliff Dwellings as a day trip from Casitas de Gila outside of Gila (the one near Cliff NM). Trip time is correct. Came back Hwy 35--much easier... WhiteRaven , a user of Tripadvisor, Read full review on TripAdvisor
4.0	A Quiet Lesson in Native American Antiquity (May 26, 2003) I visited Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in late winter of 1992. The highway from Silver City to the monument was narrow with many curves, and there was a light covering of snow along the upper reaches of the highway, but since I wasn't in a hurry... A TripAdvisor Member , a user of Tripadvisor, Read full review on TripAdvisor

Car Take State Highway 15 north from Silver City. Although the distance from Silver City is only 44 miles, the travel time is approximately two hours due to twisting and winding mountain terrain. An alternative route from Silver City is along NM State Highway 35 and goes through the Mimbres Valley. Even though it is 25 miles longer than Highway 15, it is less winding, wider, more level, and easier to travel; therefore it takes about the same amount of time as State Highway 15. NOTE: If your vehicle, travel trailer, or RV is over 20 feet in length, you should take Highway 35. The highway approaching the monument is a steep 10-12% grade for several miles. You should plan on using lower gears when driving these steep sections of road. The highways approaching the National Monument are not plowed at nights and on weekends. After snowstorms, please call the Visitor Center at 505-536-9461 to find out about road conditions.

open every day of the year

Admission : Family $10.00 - Day A family is defined as one immediate family unit of parents and children. Exact change is necessary and can be obtained at the Gila Visitor Center. Individual $3.00 - Day Free entrance for children 15 and under. Exact change is necessary and is available at the Gila Visitor Center.
Childrens Programs: Junior Ranger Program