Petrified Forest National Park
1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest, AZ 86028
221,390 acres · 13 miles of trails
Wander the 221,000-acre Petrified Forest National Park near the Painted Desert Visitor Center in Petrified Forest. Leashed dogs access water, parking, fenced off-leash areas, restrooms, and trash cans. A dedicated dog park enhances visits.
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- Park
- Petrified Forest National Park
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Petrified Forest, Arizona
- Coordinates
- 34.9097, -109.8067
- Size
- 221,390 acres
- Trail miles
- 13
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), High-energy dogs, Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (12,800 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.7 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 12,800 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · 221,390 acres of room
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Dog policy
221,000-acre national park. Leashed dogs welcome on all hiking trails + dedicated dog park near Painted Desert Visitor Center.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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