Hickison Petroglyphs Recreation Area Campground Nevada

Lincoln Highway (50)
Austin, Nevada 89310
775 635-4000

Lat / Long:

39.44931, -116.75122

Hickison Petroglyphs Recreation Area Campground has 17 campsites and is located in a remote high-desert (6,500 feet) area of central Nevada.  The primitive (BLM) campground is open year-round and all campsites are first-come, first-serve.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a gravel parking spur, table, BBQ pedestal, fire ring and grill.  Some sites have shade ramadas and others have decent shade from trees. Campground amenities include vault toilets and trash collection.

Area Recreation & Activities

The recreation area features self-guided tour (1/2 mile trail) with multiple petroglyph panels, high-desert flora, and views of the Toquima and Toiyabe mountain ranges and the Big Smoky Valley. The area was home to prehistoric people (8,000 B.C), the Western Shoshone, as well as more recent sites such as mining camps and ranches.

This is a great place for hiking, stargazing and checking out the ancient petroglyphs and protected cultural resources. There are also some OHV and mountain biking trails in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area include Bob Scott, Kingston and Big Creek.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Best Campsites

3, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 17

Regions

• BLM Campground
• High Desert

Campsite Types

• Camper Van
• Primitive
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Shade Structure
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Bird Watching
• Cultural Sites
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing