Petrified Forest National Park Tours and Tickets

Q: What is the best time of year to visit Petrified Forest National Park?

The best time to visit Petrified Forest National Park is fall, particularly October–November when the weather isn’t too hot or cold and there’s less rain. The summer months can be super crowded (and rainy). If chilly weather doesn’t bother you, winter is the slow season. Wildflowers bloom in spring.

Q: How many days do you need in Petrified Forest National Park?

You only need one full day to explore Petrified Forest National Park near Holbrook, Arizona. The park’s smaller size makes it easy to see its highlights in about eight hours. You can drive and hike the park on your own or take a tour for a guided adventure.

Q: Is it worth going to Petrified Forest National Park?

Yes, it’s worth going to Petrified Forest National Park. Planning your visit is key, especially if you’re staying in the Holbrook or Chambers areas of Arizona. You can either take a scenic drive through the park or hike into the park and stop at main highlights and viewpoints.

Q: Are there bears in Petrified Forest National Park?

No, there aren’t bears that regularly inhabit Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park, although there have been reports of black bears at times. The animals you’ll most likely see in the park include coyotes, elk, mule deer, foxes, bobcats, gophers, mice, porcupines, badgers, and bats, as well as reptiles and birds.

Q: What not to miss at Petrified Forest National Park?

There are a few things that you won’t want to miss during your visit to Petrified Forest National Park. The top attractions include the Rainbow Forest Museum, Crystal Forest Trail loop, Tepees South Pullout, Blue Mesa Trail, ruins on Puerco Pueblo Trail, and petroglyphs at Newspaper Rock.

Q: Are there snakes in Petrified Forest National Park?

Yes, snakes do live in Petrified Forest National Park—in fact, the park is home to prairie rattlesnakes and California kingsnakes, as well as the nocturnal Chihuahuan nightsnake. There are also many types of lizards and toads that call the park home. Monarch butterflies have a natural habitat here, too.

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What are people saying about Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Daniel_C, Dec 2025

Not perfect but worth the money

Our experience was enhanced due to the audio tour. I appreciated the gps feature and info on each point of interest. I took away one star because the information provided was basic and somewhat uninteresting.

Sedona to Petrified Forest/Painted Desert Adventure PRIVATE TOUR!

timm8365, Mar 2026

Our guided tour through...

Our guided tour through Petrified Forest National Park turned out to be an amazing and very memorable experience. What made it even more special was that the tour ended up being just my wife and me, which made it feel like a private adventure through one of the most unique landscapes in the country. 🌄🪨 Our guide did an outstanding job from start to finish. He kept the tour fun and exciting while sharing a huge amount of knowledge about the park. We learned so much about how the petrified wood formed millions of years ago and how the colorful fossilized logs scattered across the landscape came to be. Seeing it in person while hearing the story behind it made the entire place even more fascinating. Because it was just the two of us, the tour felt very personal and relaxed. Our guide was extremely patient and took the time to answer every question we had. He never rushed us and made sure we really understood the geology, history, and significance of what we were seeing. One of the highlights was when he showed us ancient pictographs and explained their meaning and the history of the Native American peoples who once lived in the region. Learning about their culture and connection to the land added an incredible historical layer to the experience. 📜 Overall, it was an unforgettable tour. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the park. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time, and the fact that it was just my wife and me made the whole experience even more special. If you’re visiting Petrified Forest National Park, I highly recommend taking a guided tour—you’ll learn a ton

Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Ellen_H, Jun 2025

Just do it

We bought this experience on a whim as we were driving through the area. We didn't have time for hiking so this was a great alternative. Loved all the facts and if you let it have access to your location while driving through, the stories are right on time.

Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Delilah_F, Mar 2025

Loved all the educational...

Loved all the educational information provided and flexibility if you wandered off to a trail. Would do it again.

Petrified Forest National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Sharon_N, Feb 2024

Petrified Forest Self-Driving Tour was a success

We loved the back stories and history of the stops on this tour. It was easy to follow. Only problem was if we backtracked, I couldn't figure out how to get our 'guide' to catch up to where we actually were. But it was easy enough to manually choose the stops. We will look at these tours for other vacation spots!