Recreation area

Painted Desert Visitor Center

Petrified Forest National Park · Petrified Forest · Arizona — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Painted Desert Visitor Center is located at exit #311 off of I-40 is closed for construction. Follow signs to the Painted Desert Inn. This facility is serving as the north visitor center. The center provides information, brochures, book sales, exhibits, and restrooms.

Getting there

Take Exit #311 off I-40.

Contact
(928) 524-6228

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.