Petroglyph
Otero County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
BLM site set aside specifically for rock art—more than 21,000 petroglyphs pecked into basalt by Jornada Mogollon people roughly 600–1,000+ years ago. Developed picnic/camp area and a trail climbing the basalt ridge with views toward the Tularosa Basin and White Sands.
| Region | Otero County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 33.3442, -106.0074 |
| ARPA | Rock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels. |
| Motifs | 21,000+ petroglyphs (Jornada Mogollon) |
| Access | Paved spur from US 54 north of Tularosa |
| Fee | BLM day-use / camping fee |
| Managing agency | BLM (Roswell Field Office) |
| Trail | Short ridge trail from parking |
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.