Petroglyph National Monument
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Petroglyph at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Boca Negra Canyon
- Nearby city
- Albuquerque, NM
Explore this park
Alerts(3)
Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.
This is an urban park. Don't hide valuables inside your car. Carry items with you on hike. Lock your vehicle and set car alarm. Report suspicious persons loitering/peeking in cars. Call 928-638-7805
Attention Visitors, Cab drivers, Uber drivers, and transportation service drivers
NPS detailsDO NOT drop off your passengers at the visitor center. No trail access. Visitors must be driven to a trail system from the visitor center. If passengers want to go to the visitor center, WAIT FOR THEM in the parking lot until they come back out.
Bicycle Use In The Monument
Bicycles are ONLY allowed at the following locations: 1 - On the Boca Negra Canyon paved multiuse path; bicycles must remain on the paved bike path. 2 - On the crusher fine trail that winds in and out of the park around the mesa top above Boca Negra.
Common questions
Planning Petroglyph National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Petroglyph. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
