The Details
Ancient logs turned to crystal over 225 million years lie scattered across a painted desert in northeast Arizona.
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHMarch–May and September–November: comfortable temperatures (60s–80s°F) and clear skies.
Rarely crowded; spring-break weeks are the busiest, as it is a popular I-40 and Route 66 stop.
Summer highs approach 100°F with monsoon thunderstorms (July–September). Winters bring snow and strong wind, and there is almost no shade.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
SET YOUR LOCATIONNearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKDistances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
Links
Plan Your Visit
OFFICIAL & TRUSTED SITESPetrified Forest