Swallow Rock Petroglyphs

GPS planning file and map.

The Swallow Rock Petroglyphs are located southwest of Coalinga, California. The site consists of a large outcropping boulder with 4 distinct panels of petroglyphs on its upper side. Four other sites, Eagle Rock, Church Rock, Wildcat Rock, and Twin Springs are in the nearby square mile area. We believe that at least 3 of the 4 also have petroglyphs.

Google Satellite View.

Caltopo Scanned Topo Map.

Layout of panels on Swallow Rock.

For turn-by-turn directions to Swallow Rock enter 36.03166, -120.47734 into your driving app. From Coalinga you will be directed 10.2 miles west on CA-198 where you will turn south onto Parkfield Grade. After another 5.92 miles Swallow Rock will be next to the road on the right. From there you can hike to the other 4 sites and see what they might offer.

Included with this post is the GPS file and map that we plan to use for our first visit. If you don't want to wait for us to get around to it feel free to try the GPS file and map for yourself. With no guarantee, of course, but they most often prove valuable for us.

Download GPS planning file: