Petroglyph Campground

Here, there are hundreds of the symbolic and artistic etchings known as petroglyphs. Others passing through here include Juan Bautista de Anza, the Mormon Battalion, and the Butterfield Stage Trail. Nearby access to Woolsey Peak Wilderness.

Driving Directions

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.

For Visitors...

The things to do at Petroglyph Campground are hiking, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing. Visitors taking a central Arizona vacation can find camping spots here. There's a picnic area.

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