Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; sites also available first-come, first-served via Scan and Pay ($8 per vehicle per night). No potable water available. Flash flooding is possible during monsoon season (July through September). Dogs must be kept out of the petroglyph viewing area.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 29 at 9:29AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107 to 113. Major Heat Risk. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Gila Bend, Northwest Pinal County, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, and West Pinal County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water and more. https://www.maricopa.gov/heat
Blowing Dust Advisory issued August 29 at 9:29AM MST until August 29 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 107 to 113. Major Heat Risk. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. * WHERE...Gila Bend, Northwest Pinal County, Sonoran Desert Natl Monument, and West Pinal County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM MST this evening. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water and more. https://www.maricopa.gov/heat
Air Quality Alert issued August 28 at 11:18AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
AQAPSR The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a PM-10 High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through Saturday. An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generate widespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an air contaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions, especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoid travel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment. For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.
About
Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground sits adjacent to an important archaeological site containing hundreds of symbolic rock etchings produced centuries ago by indigenous peoples. The petroglyphs remain sacred to many Native American tribes in southern Arizona. Beyond the ancient art, visitors can explore segments of three historic trails that pass through the area: the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, the Butterfield Overland Stage Route, and the Mormon Battalion Trail. The campground offers 59 individual campsites spread across two loops (Hohokam and Patayan) plus two large group sites. Each site has a picnic table and steel fire ring. Two vault toilets serve the campground, and trash collection is provided. No potable water, electrical hookups, or dump station are available. Set between Oatman Mountain and the Painted Rock Mountains, the campground provides panoramic Sonoran Desert views and dark night skies. The surrounding landscape features iconic saguaro cacti, various cholla species, barrel cactus, creosote bush, ironwood, and palo verde trees.
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 for 10.7 miles to Rocky Point Road. The site is 0.6 miles west on Rocky Point Road. The approach is 11 miles of paved road plus 0.5 miles of dirt road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (623) 580-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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