Petrified Forest National Park

Common questions about Petrified Forest National Park

• Where is Petrified Forest National Park?

  Petrified Forest National Park is at 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028, Arizona.

• What are the hours at Petrified Forest National Park?

  Typical hours: Daily 8am–5pm (extended summer). Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's Petrified Forest National Park like to visit on a family road trip?

  The only National Park crossed by Route 66 — and you can drive its 28-mile main road in 90 minutes. The Painted Desert at the north end, then the actual petrified logs scattered like Crayolas across the Crystal Forest Trail, then Newspaper Rock petroglyphs at the south end. The Painted Desert Inn (a 1924 Pueblo-Revival pueblo with WPA-era murals) is at mile 2 — go in. Strict no-souvenir-collection policy; ranger will check your car. Just off I-40 in NE Arizona.

• Is Petrified Forest National Park family-friendly?

  Yes — Petrified Forest National Park earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database. Older kids tend to enjoy it; little ones may get restless.

• How long should families plan to stay at Petrified Forest National Park?

  Most families spend an hour or two at Petrified Forest National Park, depending on kid stamina and weather.