Petrified Forest National Park
Hours
Open daily · 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance Fee
$25.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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Petrified Forest at a glance
- Best time
- January–April, August–September, November–December
- Trip length
- 3–5 days
- Don't miss
- Walk Long Logs Trail
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in AZ
Explore this park
Alerts(2)
The 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.
Park Headquarters Phones are Down
Phones 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.
Common questions
Planning Petrified Forest
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
No park-wide entry reservation is required for Petrified Forest. Cave tours, campgrounds, or activity passes may still need advance booking — see Overview on this page for fees, hours, and what to book ahead.
