The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve at Arizona State University is home to over 1500 petroglyphs, a 47 acre nature preserve, and museum.
The Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve has the largest concentration of Native American petroglyphs in the Phoenix Valley. Visitors hike a quarter-mile trail in a nature preserve to view over 1,500 petroglyphs created between 500 and 7,000 years ago. We promote preservation of and respect for archaeological sites and desert environments through public engagement.
HOURS
October through April:
9 am - 5 pm Tuesday to Saturday
May through September:
8am - 2pm Tuesday to Saturday
Closed on Sunday and Monday
Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas Days.
LOCATION
The Preserve is located at 3711 W. Deer Valley Road, approximately 2 miles north of Highway 101 and 2 miles west of I-17.
*Note: electronic map sites on the Web do not give accurate directions. Please call if you need help finding us: (623) 582-8007
From I-17 North: Take Deer Valley Road exit. Turn left onto Deer Valley Road. Go past 35th Avenue and the Preserve's front entrance will be two blocks down on the right-hand side.
From 101 East (Glendale, Peoria, Sun City): Take 35th Avenue exit. Turn left onto 35th Avenue to Deer Valley Road. Turn left onto Deer Valley Road. The Preserve's front entrance will be two blocks down on the right-hand side.
From 101 West (Scottsdale, Paradise Valley): Take 27th Avenue exit. Stay on the frontage road to 35th Avenue. Go right on 35th Avenue to Deer Valley Road. Turn left onto Deer Valley Road. The Preserve's front entrance will be two blocks down on the right-hand side.
ADMISSION
Adults $7
Seniors (62+) $4
Students $4
Children (6-12) $3
Children (5 & younger) and Museum Members are free
*10% discount on admission for AAA Members
The mission of the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve at Arizona State University is to provide preservation of and respect for archaeological sites and desert environments through public engagement with Arizona’s rich archeological heritage. With a focus on archeology, international and interdisciplinary research and teaching, as well as community outreach, the Preserve builds synergy among disciplines and deepens Arizona State University’s embeddedness within its social setting and natural environment.
