Petroglyph
Churchill County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
BLM site with 150+ basalt boulders carved by Great Basin peoples up to 8,000 years ago. The desert varnish on these images has been extensively studied and dated. 1-mile interpretive loop.
| Region | Churchill County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 39.4019, -118.6390 |
| ARPA | Rock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels. |
| Age | Up to 8,000 years |
| Boulders | 150+ carved |
| Trail | 1 mile loop |
| Fee | Free (BLM) |
| Access | Off US 50, ~12 miles east of Fallon |
| Land status | BLM |
| Best season | Year-round (hot summers) |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.