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Petrified Forest National Park

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Park Hours: 8am to 5pm, MST No reservations needed. Visitors & staff must wear a mask to enter any public building, including the visitor center, even if vaccinated. Did you know that Petrified Forest is perfect for exploration and discovery? While the park has all the wonders known for a century, there are many new adventures and discoveries to share. Come rediscover Petrified Forest!

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Good For
Wheelchairs
Families
Hearing Impaired
Visually Impaired
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Atv Riding
Stargazing
Camping
Orienteering
Guided Tours
Wildlife Watching
Auto/7-day pass to Petrified Forest National Park

Entrance fee is $25.00.

Fee is for one private vehicle and the people within for 7 days.

Directions

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.

Overview

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    1501.63 mi Away
  • Lat/Lng
    34.97464, -109.77265
  • Size
    222951.46 Acres

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