Established Camping
Crystal Forest Campground
About
This is across the street from the Petrified Forest Gift Shop.
Crystal Forest Museum and Gifts is a free campground located at the Crystal Forest Gift Shop. The campground is open all year with approximately 20 camp spots. Please check with the gift shop before parking in the camp spots. The gift shop usually closes around 5 P.M. Water and power are available however, they may be turned off during the off-season.
The Petrified Forest National Park does not have a campground so, this might be a good option. The next closest campgrounds are 20 miles away in Holbrook. The campground is in a remote location so it can be very quiet at night.
Note: There are two gift shops at this location. One on each side of the highway. Both have camp spots available.
Restrooms are available while the gift shop is open.
Dry camping
Hookups
30 Amp
20 Amp
dry camping
Partial Hookups
Recreation
playground
Site Amenities
big rig
picnic table
pull thru
Facilities
general store
trash
Pets
pets
Fee Info
Pay at the gift shop.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Interesting, Easy In and Out
This is a unique experience. The campsites are outlined in petrified wood and the gift shops have fascinating pieces. We had a site with electricity, $27 a night but you can boondock for free; no amenities. It is just outside the south entrance to Petrified Forest National Park.
Free Boondocking
The gift shop is closed. Boondocking is free. No Electric, water or toilets. There are a handful of sites that have a covered picnic table. My stay was quiet. No complaints
No tents allowed
The app says there is tent camping at this site. This is not allowed per the sign on the fence
Location
Crystal Forest Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
6492 Petrified Forest Rd, Holbrook, AZ 86025
Coordinates
34.79297091306904 N
109.89231277353538 W