Campground · AZ
Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground
AZ · Lower Sonoran Field Office
Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground is generally easy to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in January (2/10) and eases to its lowest in March (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (January), arrivals are lightest on Sunday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 62 RV sites
- 3 accessible sites
- Max RV length 650 ft
Activities: CAMPING, DAY USE AREA, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HIKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, WILDLIFE VIEWING
How much does it cost to camp at Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground?
The fee for the standard, accessible and group sites is $8.00 per vehicle per night- all sites are first-come, first-serve. This is a Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.