How much does it cost to go to the Petrified Forest?
Petrified Forest National Park Will Increase Entrance Fees Beginning January 1, 2020
| Entry Fee | Current Fee | Fee as of January 1, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Pass | $40 | $45 |
| Per vehicle ( good for 7 days) | $20 | $25 |
| Per person/bicycle (good for 7 days) | $10 | $15 |
| Per motorcycle (good for 7 days) | $10 | $15 |
Is Petrified Forest free?
Annual pass for seniors 62+ – $20. Lifetime pass for seniors 62+ – $80. Annual pass for 4th graders – Free, Every Kid Outdoors website. Annual pass for military personnel and dependents – Free.
Is the petrified forest worth it?
Visiting Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is definitely worth it. When we spent a day there we were amazed how much there is to see and do for families. Don’t miss for example the Painted Desert, Puerco Pueblo or hiking the Blue Mesa. And all this is right by famous Route 66.
Do you have to pay to drive through the Petrified Forest?
Petrified Forest National Park charges a fee to enter. Driving from Phoenix 1) travel Interstates 17 North and 40 East, passing through Flagstaff (259 miles), or 2) travel Highways 87 North to Payson, 260 East to Heber, 377 North to Holbrook, and 180 South to the park (215 miles).
How long does it take to drive through Petrified Forest?
It takes at least 45 minutes to drive the 28-mile road through the park, but to truly experience it try to allow at least a couple of hours to drive Blue Mesa Road, take a hike, and stop at the spectacular viewpoints along the way.
Is the Painted Desert worth it?
Overall it is probably worth a visit if you can spare the time to get there. The landscape is unique and we saw a few thunderstorms cross the area which added to the day. The petrified logs were interesting but seen one or 20 well…
Is it bad luck to take petrified wood?
In the 1930s, visitors to the Petrified Forest began to report that after taking a piece of petrified wood from the park, they were seemingly cursed with bad luck. This curse continues today, and is now a part of the park’s history.