Petroglyph

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

Otero County, NM

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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.

Field facts

RegionOtero County, NM
Coordinates33.3442, -106.0074
ARPARock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels.
Motifs21,000+ petroglyphs (Jornada Mogollon)
AccessPaved spur from US 54 north of Tularosa
FeeBLM day-use / camping fee
Managing agencyBLM (Roswell Field Office)
TrailShort ridge trail from parking

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