South Entrance Station
Petrified Forest National Park's South Entrance is on Highway 180; the entrance station is a few miles up the park road.
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South Entrance Station Details
There are two entrance stations to Petrified Forest National Park; the South Entrance is accessed from Highway 180, approximately 19 miles west of Holbrook, Ariz., and 41 miles north of St. Johns; the entrance station, where you pay your entry fee and get park brochures is located up the road. Near the entrance station are a number of trails, such as Agate House, Long Logs and Giant Logs, as well as the Rainbow Forest Museum and picnic area. The museum features restrooms and a gift shop.
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Nearby Parks Around South Entrance Station
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Nearby Points of Interest Around South Entrance Station
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0.5 mi away
Highway 180
The south entrance to Petrified Forest National Park is right off Highway 180.
1.6 mi away
Agate House
The Native American Puebloan people who called Petrified Forest National Park home used the park's petrified wood for purposes including as building material for houses.
1.7 mi away
Old Faithful
Old Faithful is possibly the most famous petrified log in the world.
1.8 mi away
Giant Logs Trail
This .4-mile loop trail begins behind Rainbow Forest Museum, where there's a trail guide available.
1.8 mi away
Giant Logs Trail
This .4-mile loop trail begins behind Rainbow Forest Museum, where there's a trail guide available.
