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You can't miss the cliff dwelling as there's a large sign down by the creek. A short, semi-steep climb gets you to the cliff dwelling. It was not difficult to imagine why peoples of the Salada culture made a seasonal home here...plenty of water, not too hot, abundant wildlife. We would heartily recommend this hike after the 3.5 hour drive from Phoenix. I should add that the Fourmile Campground was very clean, offers flush toilets and running water, and is a bargain at $5 per night ($2.50 for Golden Age passholders). Just be sure to take your own toilet paper as it wasn't always stocked. Another camping option is on the banks of Turkey Creek. While we hiked Turkey Creek, you can actually drive it at least as far as the cliff dwelling. There were several primitive campsites along the way that looked very nice, especially if the temps are high.
