Last updated: April 27, 2023
Thing to Do
Picnicking at Petroglyph National Monument
NPS Photo / Daniel Leifheit
Picnic tables are located at two sites within Petroglyph National Monument and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Boca Negra Canyon
There are three shaded picnic pavilions located at Boca Negra Canyon. Each pavilion has one picnic table and a trash can. The picnic area is located midway between the parking lots for the Mesa Point Trail and the Macaw/Cliff Base Trails.
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Last entry at 4:00 PM daily.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Service animals are welcome.
Rinconada Canyon
There are two unshaded picnic tables located in the parking lot island at Rinconada Canyon. Trash cans are available.
Parking lot hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Sunrise to sunset access by parking outside gated lot.
Dogs on a leash are welcome.
Boca Negra Canyon
There are three shaded picnic pavilions located at Boca Negra Canyon. Each pavilion has one picnic table and a trash can. The picnic area is located midway between the parking lots for the Mesa Point Trail and the Macaw/Cliff Base Trails.
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Last entry at 4:00 PM daily.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Service animals are welcome.
Rinconada Canyon
There are two unshaded picnic tables located in the parking lot island at Rinconada Canyon. Trash cans are available.
Parking lot hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Sunrise to sunset access by parking outside gated lot.
Dogs on a leash are welcome.
Details
Duration
1-3 Hours
Activity
Picnicking
Pets Allowed
No
Boca Negra Canyon
Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Service animals welcome.
Rinconada Canyon
Dogs are allowed. Service animals welcome.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Service animals welcome.
Rinconada Canyon
Dogs are allowed. Service animals welcome.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Picnic Areas
Boca Negra Canyon
The picnic area is located midway between the parking lots for the Mesa Point Trail and the Macaw/Cliff Base Trail.
Rinconada Canyon
There are two unshaded picnic tables located in the parking lot island at Rinconada Canyon. Trash cans are available.
The picnic area is located midway between the parking lots for the Mesa Point Trail and the Macaw/Cliff Base Trail.
Rinconada Canyon
There are two unshaded picnic tables located in the parking lot island at Rinconada Canyon. Trash cans are available.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Boca Negra Canyon
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Last entry at 4:00 PM daily.
Rinconada Canyon
Parking lot hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Sunrise to sunset access by parking outside gated lot.
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Last entry at 4:00 PM daily.
Rinconada Canyon
Parking lot hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Sunrise to sunset access by parking outside gated lot.
Accessibility Information
Boca Negra Canyon
Accessing the picnic pavilions involves a boardwalk and a paved trails. There is a step up to enter the pavilion.
Rinconada Canyon
This area is wheelchair accessible.
Service animals are welcome at both locations.
Accessing the picnic pavilions involves a boardwalk and a paved trails. There is a step up to enter the pavilion.
Rinconada Canyon
This area is wheelchair accessible.
Service animals are welcome at both locations.