Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

13th-century cliff-dwelling ruins.

* RVs, trailers, large vehicles take NM-152 east of Silver City 21 miles to NM-35, then north for 26 miles to NM-15 and 19 miles to dwellings

Getting There & Details

Address
44 miles north of Silver City via NM-15
Phone
505-536-9461
Map
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More Things to Do

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Fort Bayard

1863 U.S. Infantry post, once housed Buffalo Soldiers. Original officers' quarters still in use.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Faywood Hot Springs

Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day use.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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