Desert valley with distant mountains

Activity

Tent CampingRV CampingPrimitive

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Hiking Trails

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

NM · BLM Campground · BLM

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site is a blm campground New Mexico. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping, rv camping. No fees. Amenities include hiking trails.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

poor

Poor Cell Signal

Spotty coverage — may work in some areas

Verizon: weakAT&T: weakT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Experience a unique, primitive camping adventure at New Mexico’s Three Rivers Petroglyph Site. This off-grid desert destination allows you to camp among over 21,000 ancient Jornada Mogollon rock carvings. Perfect for history lovers, the site offers quiet solitude and direct access to the scenic 0.5-mile Petroglyph Trail year-round.

Immerse yourself in history at the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, a unique BLM primitive campground nestled in the heart of New Mexico. This desert gem offers a rare opportunity to camp alongside one of the Southwest’s largest rock art concentrations, featuring over 21,000 prehistoric Jornada Mogollon petroglyphs. The site is perfect for history enthusiasts and solitude seekers looking to explore the rugged 0.5-mile Petroglyph Trail, which winds directly through the ancient basaltic ridge. Whether you are tent camping or bringing an RV, this year-round, off-grid destination provides a quiet, authentic experience under the vast desert sky. Come prepared for a truly primitive stay surrounded by profound archaeological wonders.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Three Rivers Petroglyph Site?
Three Rivers Petroglyph Site is a campground in New Mexico. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site?
Three Rivers Petroglyph Site supports tent camping, rv camping.
What amenities are at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site?
On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 33.3442, -106.0074

Quick Facts

Region
Southwest
Agency
BLM
Coordinates
33.3442, -106.0074
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