Petroglyph

Black Canyon Petroglyphs

Nye County, NV

Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.

Remote volcanic canyon with 400+ rock art images including unusual bighorn sheep hunting scenes and shamanic figures across multiple ancient cultures. One of central Nevada's richest and least-visited sites.

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RegionNye County, NV
Coordinates (approx.)38.9167, -117.3833
ARPARock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels.
Images400+
AccessDirt Road
Vehicle4WD recommended
FeeFree (BLM)

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