Petrified Forest National Park - Camping

Petrified Logs by US-Parks

Wilderness area backpacking only

Details

No campgrounds or lodging are available in the park, but nearby communities offer full service accommodations. Overnight backpacking is available in the Petrified Forest Wilderness. A free permit is required and can be obtained at the Painted Desert Visitor Center or Rainbow Forest Museum. Permits must be procured at least 1 hour before closing.

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Lewis Canyon Campground

Mileage:61 mi

Description: Hiking, horseshoes, baseball field, and access to the White Mountain Trail System for non-motorized trail use only (bikes, horses, hikers). Non- potable water is available. This campground was surrounded by the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in the summer of 2002. The inside loop of the campground has large, green ponderosa pine trees and was not impacted by the fire. The area around the campground was severely burned during the fire. The burned area presents various safety hazards, including stump holes, and falling limbs and trees. The remaining green trees within the campground have been sprayed with a pesticide to help protect them from bark beetles. For any additional questions, contact the Lakeside Ranger District at 928-368-2100.
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Lakeside Campground

Mileage:65 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537- 8888 for more information. Located in the town of Lakeside, Arizona, across the street from the Lakeside Ranger Station. Sites are level and situated in a ponderosa pine forest area. Firewood is available. Restrooms and sanitary dump station are provided. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, and sightseeing. Campground host is on site.
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Benny Creek Group Area Campground

Mileage:76 mi

Description: The campground is situated on a bench above Benny Creek, within walking distance of Bunch Reservoir (Greer Lakes). Sites are fairly open, under a canopy of ponderosa pine. Be prepared for rain, often heavy, through July and August. Expect cool to cold nighttime temperatures. Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. Group sites and restroom facilities are available.
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Hoyer Campground

Mileage:76 mi

Description: Due to an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act renovation project, this campground will be closed to all camping until June 30th, 2009. At that time, the campground will open on a first come first serve basis. Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. Located in a heavily forested pine and aspen area, at an elevation of 8500 feet. Facilities provided include paved roads, restrooms with flush toilets and showers. Popular activities include hiking, and stream and lake trout fishing. Greer Lake is 1/2 mile from the campground. There is a campground host on site, and firewood available.
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Canyon Point Campground

Mileage:78 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. Located in north central Arizona near the town of Heber. Campground is in a heavily-wooded, pine and aspen area, at an elevation of 7500 feet. Facilities include restrooms and showers. Popular activities include trout fishing (both lake and stream), hiking, boating on Willow Springs Lake, and photography. A campground host is on site and interpretive programs are provided by the Forest Service on weekends. Firewood is available.
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Winn Campground

Mileage:80 mi

Description: Located in a heavily forested pine and aspen area at an elevation of 8500 feet near Lee Valley and Big Lake. Facilities include water, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Firewood is available. Campground host is available on site. Popular activities include hiking and trout fishing. Mount Baldy Wilderness is nearby. Due to water restrictions, please come with your trailer's water tank already filled. Water is also available at the dump station at Big Lake. Drinking water will be available at the campground for minimal usage. Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
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Aspen Campground

Mileage:83 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. Located in North Central Arizona near the town of Heber. Campground is in a heavily wooded pine and aspen area, at an elevation of 7000 feet. Restrooms are available. Showers are available at Canyon Point Campground (10 miles). Popular activities include trout fishing (both lake and stream), hiking, boating on Woods Canyon Lake, and photography. A campground host is on site, and interpretive programs are provided by the Forest Service on weekends. Firewood is available.
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Crook Campground

Mileage:83 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. A Ramada is in the middle of the group area use. Overflow parking will be charged $6.00 per vehicle. Dump station located near the park. Water spigots all through park. Firewood sold at park. Pets must me on leash.
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Spillway Campground

Mileage:83 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. Located in a heavily forested pine and aspen area at an elevation of 7000 feet in north central Arizona. Restrooms are provided, and showers are available at Canyon Point Campground eleven miles away. Campground is adjacent to Woods Canyon Lake. Firewood is available. Campground host is available on site. Popular activities include boating, hiking, photography, fishing and interpretive programs. Fee only applies to first vehicle. 2ND vehicle will be charged at the campground.
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Woods Canyon Lake Group Site Campground

Mileage:83 mi

Description: Walk-in season dates are weather permitting only. Please call 928-537-8888 for more information. Group area located in north central Arizona near the town of Heber. Area is heavily wooded with pine and aspen at an elevation of 7,000 feet.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"