Located 90 miles southwest of
Phoenix, Painted Rocks Petroglyph Site provides visitors the opportunity to view an ancient archaeological site containing hundreds of symbolic and artistic rock etchings, or "petroglyphs," created centuries ago. The site also features inscriptions made by people who passed through during historic times.
Many famous historical events occurred near the Petroglyph Site, including the expedition of Juan Bautista de Anza that founded San Francisco, the Mormon Battalion, and the Butterfield Overland Mail. The Petroglyph Site is .6 miles west of Painted Rock Dam Road on Rocky Point Road. Facilities include picnic tables, barbeque grills, steel fire rings and a vault toilet for picnicking and primitive camping. A ramada is available for group activities. There is no drinking water, trailer hook-ups or dump stations provided. Facilities are available nearby in Gila Bend. The campground host is on site October through April.
