Petrified Forest National Park
221,390
Acres
800,000/year
Annual Visitors
$25
Entry Fee
April through October
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Petrified Forest was declared a national monument in 1906 and elevated to national park status on December 9, 1962. It protects one of the world's largest concentrations of petrified wood from 225-million-year-old trees, within the Painted Desert.
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When to Visit Petrified Forest
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Month-by-Month Conditions
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Month
High
Low
Crowds
Roads
Jan
100°
75°
Low
Open
Feb
97°
72°
Low
Open
Mar
90°
64°
Light
Open
Apr Best
80°
53°
Heavy
Open
May Best
70°
41°
Heavy
Open
Jun Best
63°
33°
Heavy
Open
Jul Best
60°
30°
Peak
Open
Aug Best
63°
33°
Peak
Open
Sep Best
70°
41°
Heavy
Open
Oct Best
80°
53°
Heavy
Open
Nov
90°
64°
Light
Open
Dec
97°
72°
Low
Open
Best months to visit
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America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Sun Hat
Full-brim coverage for exposed trails with zero shade.
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Water Bottles
Carry at least 2 liters. More in desert heat.
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Hiking Boots
Ankle support and grip for rocky, uneven terrain.
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Getting to Petrified Forest
Gateway Towns
- Holbrook, AZ
Nearest Airports
- FLG Flagstaff Pulliam 110 mi
- PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor 200 mi
Petrified Forest Map
VC Visitor Center
CG Campground
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