North of Hwy 50 at Hickison Summit, about 24 miles east of Austin, Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area has panoramic lookout points, a self-guided tour, an ADA-accessible trail for viewing the petroglyphs, and a primitive campground (vault toilets, no toilet paper, and no running or drinking water).
Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area
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