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The FOURS
The Three Rivers Petroglyph Campground, New Mexico

The Campsite
Three Rivers Petroglyph Campground
This campground is part of the BLM Three Rivers Petroglyph Park which is located off US Route 54 about 17 miles north of Tularosa, New Mexico and 28 miles south of Carrizozo, New Mexico. To access the park turn east onto county road B30 (B030) and drive five miles on paved roads to the Three Rivers Petroglyph site and campground.
Information;
Very small campground, but close to a large petroglyph location.
Campground is open year round,
October to April, opens at 8:00 am and closes at 7:00 pm.
April to October, opens at 8:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm.
Location:
Coordinates: 33.34423, -106.00738
Elevation: 5000 feet
Geographical Region: Basin and Range
Ecoregion: Chihuahua Basin

The Ancients
Ancient Steps:
Rock Art:
Petroglyph
Three Rivers National Monument Campground Petroglyph

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The Amenities
Onsite:
The petroglyphs at Three Rivers Petroglyph is an outstanding example of Jornada Mogollon rock art. The basaltic ridge rising above the Three Rivers Valley contains over 21,000 petroglyphs, including masks, sunbursts, wildlife, handprints, and geometric designs. The number and concentration of petroglyphs make this one of the largest and most interesting rock art sites in the Southwest.
A rugged 0.5-mile trail begins at the visitor shelter and links many of the most interesting petroglyphs. Another short trail begins on the east side of the picnic area and leads to a partially excavated prehistoric village.

Nearby:
I have yet to explore these surrounds.

The Camping
General Information:
Federal Parks Passes:
Include: Access, Annual, Gold Star, Military, Senior, Veterans and Volunteer.
Benefits: All Federal Parks Passes covers entrance fees at lands managed by: National Parks Services (NP) and US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS). Also, a Federal Park pass will cover standard amenity fees (Day Use Fee) at lands managed by: the National Forest Service (NF), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation (BR) and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
At most of the above listed federal park locations, Federal Parks Pass holders will receive half off camping fees.
Five picnic sites with: covered picnic tables, cooking grills (one accessible)
Pets on leash, are allowed in the campground, but are not on the trails.
Stay limit Fourteen days.
Fees:
All Fees are subject to change.
Camping Fees
5 Tent Site: $7.00 per site per night
2 RV Site: $18.00 per site per night
Group Site: $50.00 per group per night
$6.00 for additional vehicle per night
Campground Includes:
Rest rooms and drinking water are available.
RV sites have covered picnic tables, grills, water and electric hookups.
Tent sites have covered picnic tables, grills and water
Group site have three picnic tables under a shelter and two grills

The 2016 Journey, Three Rivers Campground, NM
The Fours
Three Rivers Petroglyph Campsite
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The Fours
Three Rivers Petroglyph Campsite
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The Fours
Three Rivers Petroglyph The Fours
Three Rivers Petroglyph The Fours
Three Rivers Petroglyph

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