The Petrified Forest has some the most unique vistas probably not seen anywhere else. The hotel is probably my favorite part, but then I like historical buildings. Very well preserved with really cool early 20th century southwest architecture. Great history. Fun fact: The entire hotel’s structure is actually petrified wood, which is why it’s so lumpy!

Lovely historic building perfectly suited to its setting. Spectacular view of the Painted Desert. Take the adjacent Rim Trail (fairly short and level) for even more beautiful views.

Very lovely historic adobe style inn at Painted Desert\Petrified Forrest, with authentic 'wildcat' petroglyph discovered nearby. Great views of the colorful desert landscape. Enjoyed a vegan\coconut ice cream from a selection of regular icecreams at the 'parlor'. Intriguing Navajo artists\folklore...and more

What a interesting place. Found inside the National Petrified Forest Park. The history of the inn and the pictures in it's hey day are worth the stop....plus the views, they are amazing. Make sure if you are touring this park that you take the time to stop here. It's free to get inside, but they do take donations to help with it's upkeep.

That must have been a wonderful place to stay overnight. It's beautiful.

A very nice historical building, with great displays, but the highlight of our visit was meeting a highly talented Native American jewelry designer and creator and talking to him while he fashioned a lovely cuff bracelet for my husband. This isn't something that you'll always run into, but we were fortunate! It was an experience that we'll never forget.

This was a fun place to stop, is us going north, at the end of our trip. It’s great to photograph in the afternoon. It would be nice if they had more extensive food and drink options.

Must see stop with 🚾 - also spectacular views

Driving from Phoenix to Albuquerque and took a couple of hours to go to the Pettrified Forest National Park! So glad we took the time! Beautiful, stunning landscapes and fossilized tree trunks, hiking trails and a museum and 2 visitor centers. Leashed pets are welcome and water fountains are provided for them too!

Surprised by the history. Deceived by the sign about ice cream. I thought it was real. Didn't see one person who worked there. No employees at all. Walked through reading the displays. Interesting.

Used to be a functioning inn and was saved from demolition in the 70's. Not only is the building cool and gives you a sense of what it might have been like to be there so many years ago, but the views of the painted desert are fantastic!

This had bathrooms, a path to a viewpoint, and a sign indicating a little cafe, although we didn't have time to buy anything. Beautiful views.

Very cool preservation site! Friendly greeter/ Knowledgeable Ranger. Lovely trail, unique experience, and perfect weather

This is a Native American cultural site inside of the Petrified Forrest National Park. I was very fortunate to meet a kind gentleman from the Diné who taught me a great deal regarding how to interpret and appreciate the petroglyph art forms created by his ancestors. My many thanks go out to him for taking his time to help me understand a piece of his culture!

This will be on the map you receive when you enter the Petrified Wood National Park. You'll see a Pueblo looking building that has very informational and educational posters to read. There is a little trail to walk. No bathrooms are available here. Handicap ♿️ accessibility.

Here is the location you can feel the history and read the symbols on the rocks that accident Indians expressed their life.

Amazing to see what an ancient civilization has left us. Great place to stop when visiting Petrified Forest National Park, to admire the remains of the old pueblo and petroglyphs on big rocks.

Loved visiting this location. Absolutely beautiful site, and the ranger was very kind and knowledgeable about the ruins and petroglyphs.

A great example of the remains of a Pueblo apartment complex with courtyard and accompanying petroglyphs. Good information and signage around the site. It’s an amazing sight in the middle of the Petrified Forest. Well worth the stop on your way through.

Very interesting as well as the petroglyph that they had. Definitely glad we made the stop. The wall around is short and easy.

This interesting sight let's people see the outline of the Native American houses in this area. There are some petroglyphs on the rocks and they are very clear.

Nice paved and accessible trail to get to the preserved ruins. The path is easy to walk and well maintained. It is a small loop. The petroglyphs are cool, and the information boards are well placed to determine where to look and what to look for.

This was an interesting place to visit if you are interested in history and local culture. The area was well maintained and good information was provided in each station, explaining what each spot was. It is part of the petrified forest area tour. It is worth stopping and checking it out, but I found it a bit underwhelming.

It is a remarkable sight. It blends the remains of ancient ruins with a beautiful courtyard and captivating petroglyphs. The informational signage found throughout the site provides valuable insights. As you explore, you can't help but appreciate the effortless accessibility to such historical remnants. This must-visit spot in the national park allows you to vividly imagine life during those ancient times. The petroglyphs themselves are awe-inspiring and definitely worth the short trek for an up-close view. While the entire Petrified Forest National Park is stunning, the Pueblo stands out as one of the most captivating attractions. Its combination of ancient ruins and accompanying petroglyphs creates an unforgettable experience.

Fascinating ruins, especially after visiting Mesa Verde. I think this is one of the places the Pueblo tribes migrated to after leaving MV.

They had a lot of the ruins of their homes it's on a half-mile so take water. Plus if you're 62 or older you can buy the pass for $20 that is good and all national parks and it's good for four people in a car

Very interesting! It is a nice hike to see some ancient ruins. The rocks also have cool engravings from a long time ago.

At first I was skeptical about visiting but ended up being very pleased that I made the effort. Mainly a 'drive through' experience with places of interest to stop & investigate. Some nice walks in a pretty impressive dog friendly park. A great way to spend a day, or half a day. Still looking for a 'forest'!

Unexpected fantastic national park! So much to see, give yourself a full day. We had medium to low expectations and it was amazing! Would go back for sure. Make time for the Blue Messa hike.

Amazing place, a must see to believe. God knew what he was doing when he created this place. Some of His amazing art work. A must see on any road trip. These pics do no justice to actually bring there.

Kind of desolate place, I have visited nicer, newer park visitor centers. This one appears to be under construction with NO construction in sight. Rangers were present giving information about hiking and fossils. Small gift shop and we were able to get Junior Ranger books with COOL colored pencils. Id the essay in the back is filled out and given to a Ranger you get a treat! There is a gas station here and a large gift shop. I highly recommend taking 20 min to watch the video too.

It's absolutely amazing. 💯 Bigger than expected with a separate gift store and attached eating establishment. Clean bathrooms are available, and it is handicap ♿️ accessible.

The rangers at the visitor center are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I picked some helpful and interesting information from them. I visited on the day when the US Capitol Christmas tree was stopped there for a day on it's route to Washington DC. That was really interesting. I want to be a park ranger!

Some renovations going on but otherwise a cool stop. Very family friendly but entrance to visitor center is not currently handicap friendly. There is a nice cafe/ gift shop as well. Portable potty available near entrance.

This is not a couple of hour stopover.. To give it the minimum amount of attention takes at least 4 hours. It has the painted desert, petroglyphs, fossils and petrified forest. The visitor center has a gift shop, a small restaurant and information center with helpful park employees. Definitely a must see. It's about 1 hour east of Flagstaff.

A beautiful landscape that transports you through time. You drive along the main road at the top of the elevation surrounded by modern greenery, seasonal grass, and shrubs; and yet, within walking/touching distance of your place on the road, you see an expanse of beautiful landscapes of rainbow colors carved out by millions of years and Mother Nature. Every half mile offers a different view with different colors. Truly America the Beautiful. We traveled in the late Spring (May), where there was much grass and greenery. The greenery made a huge impact in the beauty of the landscape.

Nestled in the heart of Arizona's high desert, Petrified Forest National Park is a captivating landscape that transports visitors to a bygone era. Renowned for its vast collections of petrified wood, the park offers a unique glimpse into the Earth's ancient past, while its otherworldly scenery and diverse ecosystems provide a mesmerizing backdrop for exploration. #camping #nomad #sprintervanlife #rvliving #rvlife #sprintercampervans #sprintervan #nomad #vancamping #workcation #rvnomads #rvnomad #rv #digitalnomads #digitalnomad #rtr #quartzsitearizona #ctarmor

Very nice park. A waiting line of cars in parking lot. Visitors Center was instantly busy when doors opened. Beautiful place to visit. My second time there.

Really cool national park! I didn’t know trees could turn to stone! 🤯 It was fun to learn about the fossilized trees and walk among them behind the visitor center! We drove the park road after to see the rest of the park. Unfortunately, I couldn’t hike in the park due to limited time and the park closes by sunset. It is definitely worth checking out if you’re in the neighborhood!

The visitor center itself is more of your standard visitor center at alot of the national parks. Plenty of information and tons of trinkets for those looking to bring back souvenirs. The painted desert though is pretty cool to see. Highly recommend the rim trail for spectacular views. If you go later when the sun is setting it will cast some pretty colors on the desert.

Nice national park with some amazing rocks. The scenic loop is nice and the trails are cool. Do yourself a favor and get a Navajo Taco from the diner at the visitor center.

This park isn't very busy, it does, on the other hand, have a lot to see. This is also one of the cheaper national parks. Take the day and roam the land that the flood made and its very unique things it offers. There is nothing like touching a petrified tree or driving a couple of miles and seeing the ground color change. There is also an intersection where the old route 66 went through. They parked an old car there. The ice cream shop is good too. They have a place to sit and just cool off.

This visitor center is better hidden than most as it's towards the back of the complex but the rangers inside were helpful and willing to share all sorts of information and answer any questions thrown at them. They have some gifts and trinkets to take home that are well priced. There is a gift shop, gas pumps, and a cafe closer to the parking lot with nice people as well but the rangers have all the park info you could want

Part of the petrified forest. Really cool log that's been petrified.

This small detour is well worth your time🅿️🚾

This whole place is amazing! 27 miles of the petrified forest. It's a must see for everyone. And it's very peaceful and the petrified legs are beautiful. Tons of great picture ops.

Huge petrified tree, now supported on a concrete beam to preserve it from being eroded by wind and water.

Such a cool piece of natural history to get to experience in person. Getting to see the ends where the veins of the tree show through the agate is amazing. Unfortunately some people thought it was a good idea to carve their names into some of the sandstone. I find it very disappointing that someone would do that in general and especially in a protected area like this.

Definitely worth a stop to see probably the biggest piece of petrified wood you'll see in the park, even if it is now shored up with concrete. The recently-restored Agate Bridge Station is also something to appreciate.

If you haven't seen the Painted Desert, you must! The colors are breathtaking! I was stunned at vista after vista during our trip through the park. These two pictures have only reds, but there are blues, greens, and yellows that make you wonder how so much diversity could have happened in this area. Do see it if you're ever in the area.

Was amazing to see something that old but when compared with other parts of this national park which you can get up to an see and touch...there are more amazing things (try the agate forest).

This spot in Petrified Forest NP is of a fallen tree that was petrified. Great view point set behind the fallen tree. There is also a small trail off to the right to another gorgeous canyon overlook.

Amazing views. Beautiful desert country. Well worth the visit. Take time to do some of the short walks to get close up views and beautiful vistas.

This was our second favorite hike after the great log trail. It certainly gives a different perspective of the park. The scenery is fantastic. There is not too much petrified wood. The trail and overlooks are great though.

Beautiful view! I would call this place purple canyon rather than blue mesa because the badlands are striped purple and it isn't really a mesa. This hike is pretty easy but it does have some ups and downs.

Top! Simply top! This is the highlight of the Petrified Forest National Park! Just park your car at the trailhead (be careful, available spaces are limited) and start your walk in the middle of the Blue Mesa. The trip takes about 20-30 minutes and is fairly easy and accessible, since all the trail is made of asphalt (maybe not the best choice in a natural park...): it will take you through many marvelous views that you will never forget. We visited in August 2022 and on that morning we were completely alone: no other person in sight for miles and miles. The sound of silence, the colors, the views and the light were truly amazing! It felt like being on an other planet! Great pieces of petrified wood as well, scattered over the trail. One of the best places I have seen in the US!

If you have time to hike this one-mile trail down into the middle of the mesa, I highly recommend it. It's popular but wasn't excessively crowded when we visited (especially compared to other more crowded national parks). Bonus: do a short hike in the northern section of the park as well for an incredible color contrast.

We did not take the trail (it's a steep climb back up), but drove a little further down Blue Mesa Scenic Road to a pull-off and short walk to an overlook. Simply stunning--my favorite of all the spectacular vistas in the park. An essential stop.

Excellent loop trail. There is a steep portion but short. T-mobile 4 bars 5G great service

It's definitely a beautiful spot of nature to check out while in Arizona. We stopped at Petrified National Forest and drove through it, which takes about 45 minutes without any stops. We made short stops to see blue Mesa, and the painted forest. Worth it!!

A great, easy hike with an amazing number of petrified wood pieces! If you’ve come all the way to petrified wood national park, this trail is a must.

Other worldly scenery at Blue Mesa. The hike is well maintained and marked. Going down is easy to follow, coming back up to the trailhead level would be a bit of effort as its steep uphill for a little bit. At the bottom, its a well constructed and marked walkway to see the colors and the layers closely. Sunset here was mesmerizing!

Awesome spot for a hike among the petrified wood. This is a short loop with some downhill so be prepared for a little climb back to the car nothing serious but for some it could be challenging

This is the most beautiful trail in the park with a paved pathway, mesmerizing view, colorful mountains, and petrified wood. It's a must visit ✨.

Scenery here is absolutely spectacular with colorful rock formations. This is a must stop if visiting Petrified Forest.

A must do! It's a short hike to be among the blue hills. If the sun is out it's amazing!

This is the most beautiful trail. You will see mineral sands and small petrified woods and seashells in the ground. The trail is medium, not so hard to do. It gets very windy when you almost arrive the end of the trail. You also will see big petrified tree trunks. It’s very beautiful at the top, looking like a canvas of painted desert. I would come back.