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Petrified Forest National ParkPainted Desert filled with clouds during a temperature inversion, Photo by Marge Post/NPS
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Petrified Forest National Park
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Area Map of Petrified Forest NP
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Area Map of Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park has a North Entrance off Interstate 40 and a South Entrance off Highway 180. Visitors may enter at one end of the park and exit at the other.

 
official park map
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Official Park Map

The park road runs 28 miles from end to end, with an optional 3.5 mile loop road at Blue Mesa. Travel time through the park is approximately 1 hour, without any stops. An average visit to the park is from 2-5 hours.

For a larger map: gif (100k) or pdf (274kb).

For a copy of the park's Trip Planner, which includes a map and general park information, and/or a copy of the glossy brochure, please contact us.

 
National Parks of Arizona

Arizona has 21 National Park Sites spread throughout the state. How many have you visited?

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Please note that this map should not be used as a road map. Use it with a published road map or atlas to plan your travels throughout the state.

park entrance sign
Directions
How to get to the park.
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Navajo County Historic Courthouse in Holbrook
Traffic and Travel Tips
Road Conditions and nearby Chamber of Commerce contact information.
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Operating Hours and Seasons
Park hours change throughout the year.
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closeup of colorful agatized petrified wood  

Did You Know?
Petrified wood at Petrified Forest National Park is almost solid quartz, weighing in at 168 pounds per cubic foot. It's so hard, you can only cut it with a diamond tipped saw!
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Last Updated: November 19, 2008 at 17:06 EST