This 48,000-acre BLM preserve protects one of the most significant petroglyph sites in the Southwest — over 300 panels with thousands of individual designs created by Native peoples over centuries. The main North McCullough Trail leads to the densest concentration of rock art, while backcountry routes explore remote washes and peaks. Desert bighorn sheep, kit foxes, and Gila monsters call this rugged landscape home.
Access via gravel roads from Henderson requires high-clearance vehicles for the better trailheads. No developed camping within the NCA, but dispersed camping allowed on adjacent BLM lands. Bring plenty of water — this is Mojave Desert at its most austere. Best visited October through April when temperatures are tolerable.
Ancient petroglyph gallery in the Mojave
Place Details
| Type | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Street address | Nevada Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 2800 ft |
| Nearest town | Henderson, Nevada |
| Miles from pavement | 3.5 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Land manager | BLM |
| Permit required | No |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |