2024: 2- Painted Petroglyph BLM Site

Hey, fellow travelers! Welcome back to PCPOMTravels. Today, we're embarking on an incredible adventure to the Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. If you're an RV enthusiast and history buff like me, you're in for a treat!"
"Located approximately 90 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona, the Painted Rock Petroglyph Site is a mesmerizing destination managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It's not only a beautiful spot for RV camping but also a window into the rich cultural history of the Hohokam people who left their mark here over a thousand years ago.
There is a mound of rocks at the north side of the campground with a walkway around them for viewing the petroglyphs to be found here. The BLM has a few story boards at the start of the walkway explaining a bit about the history of the area. Take pictures for remembering and save the site from damage for future visitors to enjoy.
This BLM site is west and north of Gila Bend off of Interstate 8. There is a fairly large campground, with the sites being well spread out so that you won’t feel like your next door neighbor is in your hip pocket. The sites are all equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. There are not any available services in the campground other than the pit toilets and trash receptacles. Situated in a desert atmosphere, the sites are all graveled, but there was not a camp host when we were there in January. Payment for your site will have to be made online at recreation.gov.Show more

We were able to get a time-lapse video of both our trip to this site as well as after we headed out at the end of our adventure. We ended up having some amazing vistas, as the desert was actually quite green this year. It was not a bad drive from Florence out to Painted Petroglyph, as I8 was not terrible busy. The paved road leading into the site is a bit rough with potholes along its length, which seems to be the normal for most pavement in Arizona. The last ¼ mile into the campground as well as both loops of the campground are graveled dirt. Be sure to show up with your water tanks full if you will be staying for any length of time.

We had a few days of cloudy weather plus a small amount of rain while we were there. The cloudy skies lent themselves to some very beautiful sunsets. I love the colorful skies at sunrise and sunset, having a great time getting pictures. Maybe I am slightly overboard when it comes to these types of photos, but they make for awe-inspiring memories.

While taking Chloe our 16 year old GSP(German Shorthair Pointer) for walks in the surrounding desert area, I had a great time getting pictures of the surrounding fauna, plus the surrounding desert hills. From videos and shots of Saguaro Cactus skeletons to live Saguaro to the creosote bushes, there was not a lack of fauna to admire and capture. I found a Saguaro in its early years of existence that was still in barrel form without a lot of height. There were some unique dead and down trees that mad for neat pictures as well. The rippled sand in the desert washes made for a few interesting photographs.

With some shots of our campsite in the foreground and surrounding desert hills in the background, we will have great memories to look back on in future years. We only had a few days at this spot, but we truly enjoy this spot.
Check road conditions: Some routes may be rough, so make sure your RV is equipped for the journey."
"Bring plenty of water and sun protection, especially during the hot desert days."
"Respect the site: Follow BLM regulations, leave no trace, and preserve this historical treasure for future generations."
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