Petrified Forest National Park
11 nearby within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
2 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationThe Painted Desert Oasis Gift Shop, Gas Station and Restaurant are Open!The Painted Desert Oasis gift shop, gas station and restaurant located at the north entrance of the park are open, and restrooms are available during construction. Visitor center operations are currently located at the Painted Desert Inn, two miles past the entrance station.
- InformationPark Headquarters Phones are DownPhones at park headquarters are currently down. Please call the visitor center at Painted Desert Inn 928-235-2467 or the Visitor Services office 928-235-2391 between 8 am and 5 pm. You can also send us an email at pefo_information@nps.gov.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $25 per vehicleValid 7 days
- Near the park
- 11 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Annual pass
- $45Petrified Forest only
Camping near the park 11
- Aerial viewCampground
Camp site
14 mi · Woodruff, AZ
- Aerial viewRV Park
Holbrook / Petrified Forest KOA Journey
21 mi · Holbrook, AZ
Services nearby: 1 dump station · 3 rest areas
About Petrified Forest
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood. Spanning more than 200 million years of geologic history…
A landscape where deep time lies fully on display, Petrified Forest National Park blends colorful badlands, vast grasslands, and one of the world’s largest and most vivid collections of petrified wood. Spanning more than 200 million years of geologic history, the park protects ancient fossils, ancestral Puebloan sites, habitat for desert animals, and a sweeping stretch of historic Route 66.
Photos: NPS Photo · NPS Photo/Andrew V. Kearns
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Camping
Plan your visit
Getting there
Petrified Forest stretches north/south between I-40 and Hwy 180. There are two entrances into the park.*** ***WESTBOUND I-40***Travelers should take Exit 311, drive 28 miles through the park to Hwy 180 at the south end…
Weather
Petrified Forest National Park is a semi-arid grassland. Temperatures range from above 100° F (38° C) to well below freezing. About 10 inches (25.4 cm) of moisture comes during infrequent snow in the winter and often…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle, 7 days$25
- Per person, 7 days$15
- Motorcycle, 7 days$20
- Petrified Forest annual pass$45
Hours
Park Road hours of operation may change due to weather or safety issues. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Getting there
Petrified Forest stretches north/south between I-40 and Hwy 180. There are two entrances into the park.*** ***WESTBOUND I-40***Travelers should take Exit 311, drive 28 miles through the park to Hwy 180 at the south end. Travel 19 miles to return to I-40 via Holbrook.*** ***EASTBOUND I-40***Travelers should take Exit 285 into Holbrook then travel 19 miles on Hwy 180 to the park's south entrance. Drive 28 miles north through the park to return to I-40.
Weather
Petrified Forest National Park is a semi-arid grassland. Temperatures range from above 100° F (38° C) to well below freezing. About 10 inches (25.4 cm) of moisture comes during infrequent snow in the winter and often dramatic summer thunder-storms. Animals and plants are adapted to extremes in temperature and moisture. You should be ready too. Check out the forecast before you arrive and plan accordingly.
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