Hotels

There is no lodging inside the park.

Near the Park -- The place to get a bed for the night is Holbrook (zip code 86025), 25 miles west of the park. In addition to the fascinating Wigwam Motel, discussed below, Holbrook offers the Best Western Adobe Inn, 615 W. Hopi Dr. (tel. 928/524-3948), with rates for two of $89 to $104; Best Western Arizonian, 2508 Navajo Blvd. (tel. 928/524-2611), with double rates of $93 to $128; Comfort Inn, 2602 E. Navajo Blvd. (tel. 928/524-6131), $80 to $85 double; Days Inn, 2601 E. Navajo Blvd. (tel. 928/524-6949), $51 to $77 double; Econo Lodge, 2596 E. Navajo Blvd. (tel. 928/524-1448), $45 to $55 double; Holiday Inn Express, 1308 E. Navajo Blvd. (tel. 928/524-1466), $104 to $120 double; and Super 8, 1989 Navajo Blvd. (tel. 928/524-2871), $50 to $60 double.

Camping

There are no campgrounds in the park. Backpackers with backcountry permits can stay in the park after it closes for the evening, but they must hike at least 1 mile into the wilderness before setting up camp. For drive-in camping, head to Holbrook, 25 miles west of the park on I-40, where several commercial campgrounds offer all the usual amenities.

The Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA, 102 Hermosa Dr., Holbrook, AZ 86025 (tel. 800/562-3389 for reservations, or 928/524-6689; www.koa.com), has a large, inviting outdoor swimming pool that shimmers like a mirage on sunny days (open in summer). There are 22 grassy tent sites and 100 RV sites. The cost is $22 to $28 for tents and $29 to $36 for RV hookups. Major credit cards are accepted. The campground has a playground, game room, snack bar, public phones, coin-op laundry, propane, dump station, and Wi-Fi (for a fee). It's open year-round. During the high season, campers feast at relatively inexpensive evening cookouts. Several camping cabins (from $45 double) share the bathhouse and other facilities.

The OK RV Park, 1576 Roadrunner Rd., Holbrook, AZ 86025-2143 (tel. 866/403-1392 or 928/524-3226; www.okrvpark-llc.com), is an exceptionally well-maintained campground with everything you might want except a swimming pool. There are about 150 gravel sites, with some trees, a coin-op laundry, and a convenience store. RV sites, at $29 to $34 for two people, include electric, water, sewer, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Tent sites are $14 for two people. Major credit cards are accepted. The campground is open year-round.