Petrified Forest National Park
Overview
Petrified Forest National Park is managed by National Park Service and is located near Holbrook, Arizona. Park Hours: 8am to 5pm, MST. Don't forget that Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings. Petrified Forest is best known for its Triassic fossils. It's like having two parks in one, an ecosystem over 200 million years old with plants and animals now represented in the surreal landscape of the Painted Desert. There is also a living park with its own denizens adapted to a demanding environment.
Things to Do at Petrified Forest National Park
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Petrified Forest National Park include:
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Horse Camping
- Horseback Riding
- Picnicking
- Wildlife Viewing
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. 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.
GPS Coordinates: 34.98387700000000, -109.78776800000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (928) 524-6228
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