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Reviews (374)
What Guests Are Saying
Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground offers a peaceful and spacious environment with beautiful views and impressive petroglyphs, making it a great spot for camping and stargazing. Many visitors appreciate the clean facilities and welcoming camp hosts, highlighting the tranquility and privacy of the sites. While some noted issues with restroom cleanliness and the reservation process, the overall experience is described as enjoyable and worth a visit.
What Guests Are Saying
Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground offers a peaceful and spacious environment with beautiful views and impressive petroglyphs, making it a great spot for camping and stargazing. Many visitors appreciate the clean facilities and welcoming camp hosts, highlighting the tranquility and privacy of the sites. While some noted issues with restroom cleanliness and the reservation process, the overall experience is described as enjoyable and worth a visit.
Review Summary
Laura K
April 28, 2024
Well maintained flat camping spots. Very quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Laura K
April 28, 2024
Well maintained flat camping spots. Very quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Ralph V
April 23, 2024
Very large level spaces with fireplaces. No shade and, of course, no hook-ups, but some vault toilets and garbage containers. Very close - in walking distance - to the petroglyphs, and in easy driving distance to the Oatman Massaker Site, the Oatman Grave, and the graves of the 4 Fourr children. The latter two are on private agricultural property, and you need permission from the owner staff to drive through the area. High clearance 4-wheel drive with some rugged tires are needed. Don't try to get to the sites when it's wet. Next civilization (gas/food) is Gila Bend about 25-30 miles away.
Ralph V
April 23, 2024
Very large level spaces with fireplaces. No shade and, of course, no hook-ups, but some vault toilets and garbage containers. Very close - in walking distance - to the petroglyphs, and in easy driving distance to the Oatman Massaker Site, the Oatman Grave, and the graves of the 4 Fourr children. The latter two are on private agricultural property, and you need permission from the owner staff to drive through the area. High clearance 4-wheel drive with some rugged tires are needed. Don't try to get to the sites when it's wet. Next civilization (gas/food) is Gila Bend about 25-30 miles away.
Brandy P
April 21, 2024
Recreation.gov is a scam. $8 for the site and $8 convenience fees. Forcing us to use an app on phones with very poor reception rather than the old-fashioned envelope and check/cash method. Where is the convenience?? An envelope is much more convenient for us in remote locations than is struggling with poor reception on a cell network. Next time we just wont pay.
Brandy P
April 21, 2024
Recreation.gov is a scam. $8 for the site and $8 convenience fees. Forcing us to use an app on phones with very poor reception rather than the old-fashioned envelope and check/cash method. Where is the convenience?? An envelope is much more convenient for us in remote locations than is struggling with poor reception on a cell network. Next time we just wont pay.
JAMES B
April 18, 2024
Bring water
JAMES B
April 18, 2024
Bring water
Ed C
April 15, 2024
The place is great for star gazing! Quite and serene. I would like to see a large sign showing the turn off from Painted Rock Road. We have over shot it a few times and we know where we are going. For a new visitor might be caught off guard.
Over all a great weekend... Saw the SpaceX rocket launch, falling stars, 1 rattle snake and more stars than we have ever seen. Great Destination for a relaxing weekend.
Ed C
April 15, 2024
The place is great for star gazing! Quite and serene. I would like to see a large sign showing the turn off from Painted Rock Road. We have over shot it a few times and we know where we are going. For a new visitor might be caught off guard.
Over all a great weekend... Saw the SpaceX rocket launch, falling stars, 1 rattle snake and more stars than we have ever seen. Great Destination for a relaxing weekend.
Location Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground
Address:
46101 Rocky Point Rd
Gila Bend, AZ, 85337
United States
Exit Interstate 8 at Painted Rock Dam Road/Exit 102, about 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.
The campground is accessible via Interstate 8, with the nearest exit being Painted Rock Dam Road/Exit 102, approximately 12.5 miles east of the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 33.0244 / -113.045
Elevation: 179 feet
Policies & Rules
Safety & rules
- Take pictures only; do not disturb fragile features.
Utilities
- No water is available at the campground.
- No electrical hook-ups are provided at the campground.
- No dump station is available at the campground.
Accessibility
- Cell phone service is unreliable at the campground; plan accordingly.
Wildlife & food storage
- Do not approach or disturb wildlife for your safety.
Fires & fuel
- No firewood is available for sale; plan accordingly for campfires.
- Fire restrictions may apply; check for current rules before starting a fire.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
