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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
Allison P
February 23, 2026
We had a really nice stay at Painted Rock Petroglyphs. Easy to find, very reasonably priced, sites were far enough apart for plenty of room, super quiet and a beautiful sunset. Can’t forget the amazing star gazing. We would definitely stop here again. Not a ton of amenities but there were a couple pit toilets. For sure worth the very small fee.
Allison P
February 23, 2026
We had a really nice stay at Painted Rock Petroglyphs. Easy to find, very reasonably priced, sites were far enough apart for plenty of room, super quiet and a beautiful sunset. Can’t forget the amazing star gazing. We would definitely stop here again. Not a ton of amenities but there were a couple pit toilets. For sure worth the very small fee.
Craig H
February 22, 2026
The camp ground was very clean.
It was very quiet both morning and night.
We will come back again.
Craig H
February 22, 2026
The camp ground was very clean.
It was very quiet both morning and night.
We will come back again.
David S
February 21, 2026
Excellent location for a stay that started off as a one night , and ended up being eight nights. So relaxing and tranquil. The hosts that were there reached out and were super helpful.If your one that likes a quiet camping area , this is one of them.
David S
February 21, 2026
Excellent location for a stay that started off as a one night , and ended up being eight nights. So relaxing and tranquil. The hosts that were there reached out and were super helpful.If your one that likes a quiet camping area , this is one of them.
Neal H
February 20, 2026
Great semi-secluded spot about 10 miles off Interstate 8. Spots are not on top of each other and the campground is quite spread out. Total silence and great stars. The petroglyphs are all on the small jumble of rocks that are fenced off but easy to view Some graffiti from a number of years ago.
Neal H
February 20, 2026
Great semi-secluded spot about 10 miles off Interstate 8. Spots are not on top of each other and the campground is quite spread out. Total silence and great stars. The petroglyphs are all on the small jumble of rocks that are fenced off but easy to view Some graffiti from a number of years ago.
Conrad M
February 19, 2026
More crowded than expected. Requirement to use rec.gov was both unexpected and unwelcome. Instead of putting $4 in an envelope, I had to download an app and figure out how to pay for my site. And the extra $1 goes to a private (defense) contractor, not the local BLM site. Completely unnecessary administrative costs!!
Conrad M
February 19, 2026
More crowded than expected. Requirement to use rec.gov was both unexpected and unwelcome. Instead of putting $4 in an envelope, I had to download an app and figure out how to pay for my site. And the extra $1 goes to a private (defense) contractor, not the local BLM site. Completely unnecessary administrative costs!!
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 3, 2026
