Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area
BLM
Write a Review Lincoln Highway Austin, NV 89310 775-635-4000 Official WebsiteGPS: 39.4493, -116.7514
Overview of Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Joe on 10/25/2024
Longest RV Reported: 37 feet (Class A)
Reported by Dawn on 5/22/2022
Number of Sites 16
Elevation 6,561 ft / 1,999 m
Max Length 25 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area 28 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/20/2024
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Last reported 5/12/2024
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Last reported 10/4/2023
“Easily Found A Spot For Our 32’ 5th Wheel”
Reviewed 10/25/2024
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Great place, 4 other people there. Easily found a site for our 32’ 5th wheel. Good star gazing
Joe would stay here again
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“Beautiful Views”
Reviewed 6/20/2024
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This was a really a great free spot. We had 2 vehicles which included a van. Amazing easy trails. Clean but no water, not an issue for us. Will use again if ever back in the area.
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camper-800233 would stay here again
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“Sites Aren’t Level”
Reviewed 6/8/2024
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We are in a 24’ class C and couldn’t find a spot level enough that we didn’t have to use too many bricks to level us so we left. I feel like it’s a good place for a van but nothing larger. I did use the toilet and it needed to be cleaned. I wish they’d fix this place up and charge $10, then it’d be usable. Sad!!!
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“Arrived Around 6:30pm And Several Open Sites That We’re Van Sized. Maybe One For Larger.”
Reviewed 5/12/2024
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Quiet, clean and far enough from the road to not hear it. Not all sites have rings but they do seem to all have a picnic table, some with shade.
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Chris would stay here again
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“Nice free campground near the petroglyphs. On April 22, 2024.it got about half full by nightfall ”
Reviewed 4/23/2024
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Not really big rig friendly. No problem with our van. No water. Toilet was clean and trash cans were provided. What more do you want?
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Alan would stay here again
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“Small CG, But Good Amenities For The Price $0”
Reviewed 4/13/2024
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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We have a 32’ 5th wheel and it was a tight squeeze getting through the CG loop. There are only 3-4 spots for a rig our size. We arrive at 4pm on a Friday with the CG only 1/4 filled. We stayed in the only pull through spot near the exit. Very windy both nights. Didn’t use the toilet, but most sites come with a picnic table, fire ring a... more
We have a 32’ 5th wheel and it was a tight squeeze getting through the CG loop. There are only 3-4 spots for a rig our size. We arrive at 4pm on a Friday with the CG only 1/4 filled. We stayed in the only pull through spot near the exit. Very windy both nights. Didn’t use the toilet, but most sites come with a picnic table, fire ring and stand up BBQ grill.
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David would stay here again
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“A wonderful easy to get to spot with great amenities.”
Reviewed 10/4/2023
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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We are the crazy ones! I read the reviews and saw the longest RV reported was 37’……it now stands at a 40 footer + Gladiator in tow. It was really tight and I disconnected the jeep at the last tight spot just to keep my wife happy. It at worst would have some pine needles rub on it. We were able to score the longest site right after... more
We are the crazy ones! I read the reviews and saw the longest RV reported was 37’……it now stands at a 40 footer + Gladiator in tow. It was really tight and I disconnected the jeep at the last tight spot just to keep my wife happy. It at worst would have some pine needles rub on it. We were able to score the longest site right after you loop back towards the entrance. The ancient petroglyphs aren’t super special, but the fact they are there at all is indeed amazing. And of course, many different morons destroyed them by leaving their lack of intelligence on top of the ancient symbols for all to see. I think the best part is the trail behind marker 7 that goes up to the top of the ridge to the north, which has a bench waiting for you. The view is amazing.
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Laporte would stay here again
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“Must Stay Here”
Reviewed 7/2/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We have a 25’ bumper pull and had no problem finding a spot. If you come in the next few days do know there’s a bunch of Norman crickets. This was the only down fall of the place or it’d be a 5 star. However they don’t hurt you and generally just hop away from you. They are not loud at night either so don’t worry about that. Yes some... more
We have a 25’ bumper pull and had no problem finding a spot.
If you come in the next few days do know there’s a bunch of Norman crickets. This was the only down fall of the place or it’d be a 5 star. However they don’t hurt you and generally just hop away from you. They are not loud at night either so don’t worry about that.
Yes some spots are not flat at all but we had no problem finding a spot.
Walking the trails was fun for our family of 4
You can hear the road from time to time at night but it’s for sure in the distance.
It was früher off the road that I originally thought but not far at the same time. There is parking to the left and camping to the right. The signs will remind you too. It’s a one way loop even though I feel you’d have to go backwards for 1 or 2 spots.
There are 3 bathrooms. 2 are in the parking area and the other is in the “middle” of the camping. From the one I used - clean.
Another camper claimed to see a rattle snake. I never found it but just be aware they could easily be around. If you don’t know much about them…they will warn you with the rattle and just give them space/respect and you’ll enjoy the time.
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Brian would stay here again
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“Easy access to historical Petroglyphs site”
Reviewed 6/27/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Arrived around 6pm on a late June Monday and there were only 6-7 of 35 sites taken. Easily backed my 19' trailer into a very nice site. Plenty of distance between sites. The Petroglyphs were a nice walking self guided display. I only wish there were more trail map brochures, so I figured out what I was seeing by myself. Late Jun... more
Arrived around 6pm on a late June Monday and there were only 6-7 of 35 sites taken. Easily backed my 19' trailer into a very nice site. Plenty of distance between sites.
The Petroglyphs were a nice walking self guided display. I only wish there were more trail map brochures, so I figured out what I was seeing by myself.
Late June was beautiful weather. Heavy dew in the morning. Great trails to walk, a pleasure after a day of driving.
I grumble a lot about the inefficiencies of government, but the BLM does a great job with our tax dollars without charging entrance or campsite fees.
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camper-722462 would stay here again
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“Great Spot For A Night Or Two. ”
Reviewed 4/30/2023
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We stayed one night in a 22ft class b. Sites are pretty close together and not very level but we managed. Many of the sites have Sun covers on the picnic table. Bathrooms could have been cleaner and one lacked any gender signage. Doors did not all lock.
Butch would stay here again
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