Getting Around

Driving through the park near Flattops
Driving through the park near Flattops

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Driving

The main park road stretches 28 miles (45 km), with spurs and viewpoints along the way. Please follow all traffic laws and drive safely.

• Stay on paved roads.
• Observe speed limits, which range between 15 and 45 miles per hour.
• Park or stop in designated areas. Do not stop in the middle of the road.
• Thank you for not idling your engine for extended periods of time (five minutes during periods of inclement weather, two minutes all other times).

 
Two people riding a tandem bicycle through Blue Mesa
Tandem bicycling at Blue Mesa

NPS/Hallie Larsen

Bicycling

The main park road stretches 28 miles (45 km), with spurs and viewpoints along the way. Please follow all regulations, be aware of traffic, and ride safely. Ebikes are included in this information. Visit the bicycling page.

Last updated: October 16, 2020

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Petrified Forest National Park
P.O. Box 2217
Attn.:

Petrified Forest, AZ 86028-2217

Phone:

928 524-6228

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