Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve

Location and Hours

Open Wednesday-Saturday

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Last admission to trail at 1:15 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Open Tuesday for school groups only

Beginning Aug. 1, we are changing our hours of operation to make the experience more enjoyable for all. For adults and family group visitors, we will be open Wednesday-Saturday. Our aim is to accommodate larger school groups on Tuesdays, but our programming for smaller school groups will continue to be offered Wednesday-Friday.

Our trail has no shade

Please remember to bring plenty of water, a sun hat, and sunscreen. We recommend wearing loose-fitting clothing and closed toe shoes for your comfort.

We are home to wildlife, including javelina, bobcats, coyotes and rattlesnakes – please leave your dogs and other pets at home. The trail is not ADA accessible.

Admission fees

3711 W. Deer Valley Road
Phoenix, AZ  85308
Phone: 623-582-8007 

Tours

The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve offers a variety of guided tour options.

PDF icon Complete the request form to schedule a tour

Contact 623-582-8007 for additional information if needed.

School Field Trips – available for grades K-12

Photo of a field trip to DVPPOctober – April, Tuesday – Friday

Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance.

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Field trips are scheduled for 1 hour and 45 minutes and includes the following activities:

  • Guided tour of the permanent museum exhibit, petroglyph site and nature preserve
  • Petroglyph search activity
  • Mesquite bean grinding with manos and mutates
  • Take-home activity

Our knowledgeable educators will introduce your students to the following:

  • Archaeology
  • Prehistoric native cultures of Arizona
  • Rock art
  • Desert ecology

Pricing

$2.50 per student (grades K-8)
$3.50 per student (grades 9+)
FREE for teachers and one chaperone per every five students (required)
$3.50 per additional chaperone

*Title 1 school pricing available

 

Guided Tours

Photo of a tour at DVPP

Docent-guided tours of the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve are available for groups of a minimum of 10 people. The 90-minute tour provides an in-depth look at the preserve, the Adobe Dam project and the 1,500 petroglyphs. It allows visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the historic importance of the site and desert landscape, and ask questions of knowledgeable docents along the way.

PDF icon Preparing for your guided tour

Available to schedule Wednesday – Saturday. Reservations required in advance.

Pricing

Docent-led guided group tours Unguided groups of 10 or more
Adults $10 Adults $6.50
Seniors (62+) $7 Seniors (62+) $3.50
Students $7 Students $3.50
Military $7 Military $3.50
Children (6 - 12) $6 Children (6 - 12) $2.50
Children (under 6) Free Children (under 6) Free

* For unguided groups of 10 or more, please call ahead to ensure we can provide the most engaging experience during your visit.

Life in the Desert

Each spring the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve offers a deeper look at the nature and ecology of the Sonoran Desert, with its Life in the Desert Tours. These limited engagement events focus on the plants and wildlife that are in full bloom in the spring months and teaches visitors about how the prehistoric native people would have incorporated them into their daily life.

Schedule to be determined: Seasonal offering

 

Sunset Tours

During the summer months, the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve offers visitors the chance to experience the magic of the Hedgpeth Hills at Sunset. Docents will lead groups outside to witness the famous Arizona sunsets, while getting a unique view of the petroglyphs that is available only once a year. Reservations required in advance, please call for times and dates.

Schedule to be determined: Seasonal offering