Inscription Rock at El Morro
A rare desert spring and sandstone bluff that has served as an oasis for over a thousand years, featuring more than 2,000 carvings and petroglyphs left by ancestral Puebloans, Spanish conquistadors, and American travelers.

šŸ“œ A reliable waterhole at the base of a sandstone bluff.
šŸ” Features over 2,000 historical inscriptions and petroglyphs.

Why Go

šŸ’¦ Discover a permanent desert spring oasis
šŸ—æ Explore ancient Native American and colonial carvings
šŸš¶ Enjoy easy walking paths to historical sites
ā›°ļø Hike to mesa top for spectacular views

Why Avoid

šŸ„¶ Mesa Top Trail may close due to snow or ice
ā›ˆļø Avoid during lightning for safety

Tips

šŸ‘Ÿ Wear good walking shoes and bring water
ā˜€ļø Use sunscreen, especially in summer
ā° Arrive by 3:00 pm for Headland Trail, 4:00 pm for Inscription Loop

Cost

šŸ’° Admission and camping are free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open five days a week (Thu-Mon) in winter (Oct-May), daily in summer (May-Oct), 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Free campground with 9 sites, first-come, first-served.
RV limit 27 feet overall.

šŸ• Dog friendly

Dogs allowed on leash.

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