Petrified Forest Backcountry AZ
Bureau of Land ManagementFree

Petrified Forest Backcountry AZ

Petrified Forest NP, Holbrook AZ, Arizona🗓 Year-round

About this site

NPS wilderness camping in Petrified Forest National Park. Painted Desert, ancient logs, solitude.

Activities

HikingPhotographyStargazing

Amenities

Dispersed camping

Site types

Tent

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Quick facts

Land manager
Bureau of Land Management
Fee
Free — no reservation
Season
Year-round
Stay limit
None
Rating
4.7
Coordinates
34.9234, -109.8034
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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