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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
Eugene B
March 21, 2024
I made this a one-night plan stop to camp here for the first time and see what it was like. Everything is wonderful, the lights from Phoenix and Tucson on the horizon where very visible. I did shoot a time lapse of the night sky and the rise of the Milky Way there was another camper in the field of view of my camera that had an outside light on all night, he was the only one in the campground. All in all I enjoyed the petroglyphs and the night away from the interstate.
Eugene B
March 21, 2024
I made this a one-night plan stop to camp here for the first time and see what it was like. Everything is wonderful, the lights from Phoenix and Tucson on the horizon where very visible. I did shoot a time lapse of the night sky and the rise of the Milky Way there was another camper in the field of view of my camera that had an outside light on all night, he was the only one in the campground. All in all I enjoyed the petroglyphs and the night away from the interstate.
Jennifer C
March 19, 2024
Well spaced sites, beautiful desert, with a few Petroglyphs. There was some minor road noise by not enough to keep us awake. It is a good stopping point between Tucson or Phoenix and San Diego.
Jennifer C
March 19, 2024
Well spaced sites, beautiful desert, with a few Petroglyphs. There was some minor road noise by not enough to keep us awake. It is a good stopping point between Tucson or Phoenix and San Diego.
Jennifer B
March 8, 2024
The petroglyphs are cool to see. There is NO water, NO dump station, so as long as you have what you need, it's a fine place. I enjoyed my short stay. There are blm trails you can hike as far as you care to, seems a popular ohv site.
Jennifer B
March 8, 2024
The petroglyphs are cool to see. There is NO water, NO dump station, so as long as you have what you need, it's a fine place. I enjoyed my short stay. There are blm trails you can hike as far as you care to, seems a popular ohv site.
Dale O
March 4, 2024
Well worth the visit just to see the amazing collection of petroglyphs on Painted Rock.
Dale O
March 4, 2024
Well worth the visit just to see the amazing collection of petroglyphs on Painted Rock.
deb d
February 27, 2024
This is a beautiful area and full of unique histories. Just keep in mind that camping is quite rustic, but the sunsets are exquisite.
jack l
February 27, 2024
Very quiet camp sites! Very little traficc on the main road. Nice and dark too for star gazing!. There is a low fence to keep people away from the petroglyphs so some are a good 50' away fro you!. Usual pit toilets. Fire pits and benches at each site.
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 13, 2026
