TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER
Cliff dwellings above the desert basin
Cliff-built rooms overlook a dramatic Sonoran Desert basin. Interpretation introduces the cultural connections described as Salado and the people who made this landscape home.
NPS Photo · Photo credits
NPS Photo/ Christa Sadler · Photo credits
BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT
What to explore
- 01Lower Cliff Dwelling trail
- 02Visitor-center exhibits
- 03Upper dwelling tours when offered
Before you go
The trail climbs and can close during extreme heat. Upper dwelling access requires the current guided-tour arrangements.
Give the place time
Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.
Make the details easy
Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.
Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.