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Painted Rock Petroglyph Site and Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Gila Bend · Arizona · Lower Sonoran Field Office
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Lower Sonoran Field Office |
| Location | Gila Bend · Arizona · Lower Sonoran Field Office · 33.02437, -113.04543 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $2.00/vehicle for day use, $8/vehicle/per night for camping |
| Stay limit | Day use or 14 days at campground |
| Accessibility | No |
| Phone | (623) 580-5500 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
The Painted Rock Petroglyph Site and Campground are located approximately 90 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona. The petroglyph site provides visitors the opportunity to view an ancient archaeological site containing hundreds of symbolic and artistic rock etchings, or "petroglyphs," produced centuries ago by prehistoric peoples. There are also inscriptions made by people who passed through during historic times. There is a $2 per vehicle fee for the site. Cash or check payment is accepted.
Overnight camping is allowed at the adjacent Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground. This is a separate facility from the petroglyph site. Camping reservations must be made through the recreation.gov website . We no longer accept cash or check payments for campsites. The campground has picnic tables, grills, steel fire rings, and a vault toilet. No potable water is available at the facility.
Several historic trails lie within the campground. The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail , The Butterfield Overland Stage Route and the Mormon Battalion Trail are three trails that played prominent roles in the history of Arizona and the American West. Visitors can learn about the site and historic trails through professional interpretive panels located on the site.
Directions, from the listing
Exit Interstate 8 at Painted Rock Dam Road/Exit 102, approximately 12.5 miles west of Gila Bend. Travel north on Painted Rocks Dam Road 10.7 miles to Rocky Point Road. Painted Rocks Petroglyph Site is 0.6 miles west of Painted Rock Dam Road on Rocky Point Road.
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Trip Card — Painted Rock Petroglyph Site and Campground
Gila Bend · Arizona · Lower Sonoran Field Office
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Gila Bend · Arizona · Lower Sonoran Field Office |
| Fees | $2.00/vehicle for day use, $8/vehicle/per night for camping |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/202059 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.