Petrified Forest National Park Custom Search Petrified Forest is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science. The park is located in northeast Arizona and features one of the world's largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood. Also included in the park's 93,533 acres are the multi-hued badlands of the Chinle Formation known as the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites and displays of 225 million-year-old fossils     CONTACTS Email - PEFO_Superintendent@nps.gov Fax- 928-524-3567 Write to Petrified Forest National Park P.O. Box 2217 Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028 Phone Visitor Information - 928-524-6228 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Open year round except Christmas - December 25. Park hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours during the summer. Hours may vary, so call before your arrival. Note: Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time. Getting There CAR - Petrified Forest stretches between Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 180. Visitors traveling west on Interstate 40 should exit at milepost 311, drive through the park and connect with U.S. Highway 180 at the south end. Take U.S. Highway 180 to Holbrook to continue west on Interstate 40. Eastbound visitors exit Interstate 40 at Holbrook and take U.S. Highway 180 to the park's south entrance. Drive north through the park to return to Interstate 40. Weather & Climate Summer days are generally hot with temperatures in the 90's and occasionally in the low 100's. Summer nights range in the 50's - 60's. Average winter daytime temperatures vary from the 40 to 50s with nighttime lows in the 20s and teens. Temperatures can dip below 0 degrees. Annual rainfall is 9 to 10 inches with 40% occurring as thunderstorms in the late summer. There is occasional snow in the winter. High winds can occur any time of year. Humidity is usually low. Getting Around Travel through the park is by private vehicle or commercial tour only. CAMPING Wilderness area backpacking only No campgrounds or lodging are available in the park, but nearby communities offer full service accommodations. Overnight backpacking is available in the Petrified Forest Wilderness. A free permit is required and can be obtained at the Painted Desert Visitor Center or Rainbow Forest Museum. Permits must be procured at least 1 hour before closing. LODGING No lodging available in park FACILITIES Visitor Centers PAINTED DESERT INN NHL Open All Year 8:00 am - 4:00 pm MST Phone - (928)524-6228 Location - 2 miles from north park entrance Closures - Christmas Day Special Programs - Ranger guided tours; check activity schedule Special events - Native American Artisians demonstrate crafts Exhibits - Cultural history of Petrified Forest area; Fred Kabotie murals on interior walls; workmanship of Civilian Conservation Corps evident. Available Facilities - Book sales, restrooms PAINTED DESERT VISITOR CENTER Open All Year 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MST Phone - (928)524-6228 Location - I-40, Exit #311 Closures - Christmas Day Special Programs - 20-minute video shown every 1/2 hour Exhibits - General park information & orientation Available Facilities - Restrooms, Bookstore RAINBOW FOREST MUSEUM Open All Year 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone - 928-524-6228 Location - South Entrance (U. S. 180) Closures - Christmas Day Exhibits - Rainbow Forest Museum has exhibits of early reptiles, dinosaurs, and petrified wood. Available Facilities - Bookstore, Restrooms   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Petrified Forest National Park.   Campgrounds Near Petrified Forest National Park: Cholla Lake Regional Park, Holbrook, 18 miles away K O A Kampgrounds, Holbrook, 20 miles away Holbrook KOA Kampground, Holbrook, 20 miles away   Hotels Near Petrified Forest National Park: Econo Lodge Holbrook, Holbrook , 19 miles away Days Inn Holbrook, Holbrook , 19 miles away Ramada Limited Holbrook, Holbrook , 19 miles away Travelodge Holbrook, Holbrook , 20 miles away Americas Best Inns-Holbrook, Holbrook , 20 miles away Best Western Arizonian Inn, Holbrook , 20 miles away Super 8 Holbrook, Holbrook , 20 miles away   Ski Areas Near Petrified Forest National Park: Sunrise Park, Arizona , 51 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 65 runs   Public Lands Near Petrified Forest National Park: Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area, Arizona , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Petrified Forest National Park: Hidden Cove Golf Course, Holbrook , 20 miles away