Hickison Petroglyph Campground
Bureau of Land Management - Battle Mountain Field Office

Hickison Petroglyph campground is located 20 miles east of Austin just off US 50 at Hickison Summit inside the BLM's Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area.  Located within this Recreation area are the Hickison Petroglyphs, an historical landmark.

The camp sites are located along a dirt loop.  Sites #1 - #8 and #16 have moderate shade from pygmy conifers (piñons/junipers).  Sites # 9 - #15 have few to no trees, but most come with awnings that cover the tables for shade.  It's just a matter of opinion which is better, while the rear sites sound prettier with the trees, the barren front sites have an expansive view down the valley.  There is a group of vault toilets in the center of the camping loop and one near the petroglyph trail.

Located just outside the campground is the Hickison Petroglyph interpretive trail  It's a nice 1/4 mile stroll through the trees.  There are brochures at the entrance that walk you through the items of interest on the trail.  The Native American rock sketches are a quite interesting.  Reviewed 09/98, 06/01.

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