Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve

The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve offers a variety of guided tour options throughout the year for those seeking a more in-depth experience.

Private Group Tours

Private guided tours of the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve are available for groups of six or more people. The 90-minute tour provides an in-depth look at the preserve, the Adobe Dam project, and the petroglyphs. Led by our knowledgeable and passionate docents, these tours allow visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the historic importance of the site, the desert landscape, and ask questions along the way. Reservations are required 2 weeks in advance.

To schedule a private group tour, please complete and submit a Tour Request Form.

Please contact us for additional information.

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Seasonal and Specialty Tours
Throughout the year, the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve offers a variety of seasonal and specialty tours included with admission. These tours highlight different themes, including Life in the Desert, Desert Wildlife and Sunrise/Sunset Tours. For the most current tour offering schedule, please see the website or visit our Facebook page.

School Field Trips

Field trips are available for grades K-12. Field Trips are scheduled for 1 hour and 45 minutes and include an interactive tour of the museum, nature preserve, petroglyphs, mesquite bean grinding with manos and metates, and take-home activity. Reservations are required, at least four weeks in advance.

Our knowledgeable educators will introduce your students to the following subjects:

• Archaeology
• Prehistoric Native Cultures of Arizona
• Rock Art
• Desert Ecology

Availability
Tuesdays, October - April

For homeschool group information please contact the preserve for more details.

To schedule a field trip, please complete and submit a Field Trip Request Form.

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