The state of Nevada is fortunate to have many excellent examples of rock art, but as is typical in most states, the majority of it is not, and probably should not be accessible to the general public. On the bright side, there are some absolutely great "Public Petroglyph Sites" that individual agencies have set aside for us to view. The problem is that finding information on these sites can be very difficult, if not almost impossible, hence this web site.
In Nevada, most of the "Public Sites" are on open public lands managed by the BLM, and in most cases can be accessed by existing roads or trails. Please remember that when you come to a Wilderness Boundary and/or roads that are "Posted Closed", they are closed to all vehicular traffic including ATV's, but are open to hiking and horseback riding. Please use existing roads. Try to stay on established trails where possible, and watch where you park and where you hike. For more information on Outdoor and Hiking Etiquette, please click on the logos at the bottom of this page.
Please Note: All information appearing on this web site pertaining to the location of any Public Rock Art Site is taken from public records, official agency web sites, PBS TV (online), published map books (such as DeLorme map books, Nevada Road & Recreation Atlas, Nevada Map Atlas) and books on Rock Art Sites and hiking in Nevada.
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All mileages and coordinates given on this web site are approximate.
Use common sense and caution when following any directions. If it does not look right, don't do it.
Disclaimer to keep my butt out of the proverbial wringer: Check with multiple sources to make sure all your information is up-to-date and accurate. Do not rely on only one source (such as our web site) to be the final word. Contact the BLM, Forest Service, Park Service or whomever, to get the most up-to-date road and trail information. Things can, and do, change very rapidly in the desert due to road construction, flash flooding, and other natural and/or man-made causes. Do the prudent thing and check before you venture out. Also please view the information on our "A Few Tips for Hiking in the Desert" page.
If you observe any damage or vandalism occurring at a site, please call the BLM Resource Protection hotline (800) 722-3998. All of us need to help take the responsibility to protect our public lands. If we don't, more and more public areas will be closed and none of us wants that. Help by being a "steward" of the site that you are visiting.
Please Note: If you observe vandalism, damage, evidence of illegal trapping or hunting, photograph it if you can. If you observe someone in the act of committing vandalism, try to photograph their vehicle with the license plate number.
Major Warning: Do not put yourself in harms way. Do not approach the person committing the vandalism. No amount of vandalism is worth a life. Take photos and stay out of harms way.
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Updated January 1st, 2010