Do I need a timed-entry reservation?

No. Petrified Forest NP does not use timed-entry; pay at the gate and drive in with your pass.

What are the entry fees?

Private vehicle: $25 for seven days; individuals on foot/bike: $15 per person; digital payments only.

Yes, on-leash where allowed; pets may accompany on trails where permitted and in parking areas; not inside buildings.

Winter conditions can delay access; check official alerts before travel; major maintenance Jan–Mar may create access limits and detours.

Backcountry permits are issued at Rainbow Forest Museum; obtain before overnight wilderness camping.

2-mile pueblo walk, paved start, rough finish. Hydrate or dehydrate.

Bring your leashed pet on PEFO trails via BARK Ranger. Free certificate at visitor center. Manage heat aggressively.

1-mile loop through badlands of petrified wood and blue clay. Steep start, full sun, no water—tactical challenge.

Desert loop showcasing petrified wood. Hit it early to beat the heat—no shade on this one.

0.4mi paved loop with stairs. See logs up to 10ft wide. Expect full sun and heat.

Easy petrified wood loop, 1.6 miles with paved start. Full desert sun—hydration mandatory, even for short hikes.

Wheelchair-accessible grassland ramble with Painted Desert views. Zero technical challenge.