Recreation area

Gila Visitor Center

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · Mimbres · New Mexico — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Visitors can get information for visiting the park and watch an orientation film, and tour the museum.

Getting there

Plan extra time to get to the park. Narrow, mountainous, and winding roads require slower speeds and cautious driving. NM Hwy 15 from Silver City is only for passenger vehicles and motorcycles. Typical driving time is 1.5-2 hours. For RVs and trucks with trailers: take NM Hwy 152 from Santa Clara to NM Hwy 35. NM Hwy 35 connects with Hwy 15 to the park. Typical driving time is 2-2.5 hours.

Contact
(575) 323-2904

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.