Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park
Brandon R.
Reviewed Jun. 3, 2018

You need to camp here!

Petit Jean is a beautiful state park! The campground is very well maintained and has very clean bathhouses. The campground is split into two main sections. Section A is on the lake-side of the main road. It is full hook-up with very level sites, and there are several water front sites that book up pretty quickly. Directly across the main road is section B. This section has water and electric. Most of these sites are level enough, and include tent pads. Some of the sites weren’t laid out well, and have the water and electric on the wrong side or very far away. Definitely bring extensions for your utilities. There are two other sections attached to B that open up during the busy seasons. These areas are pretty tight to get into, and very few are level. I’ve seen some people with their rigs lifted over a foot on one side! As far as things to do, there are TONS of beautiful trails and things to see! The Mather lodge serves great food with a view that you won’t forget. A walk down from the lodge leads to the bottom of a gorgeous waterfall, although the amount of water definitely depends on the season. Rangers are very nice, and offer fun things like owl hunts and other educational tours. This is one of our favorite places to take the family! And don’t forget to check out Petit Jean’s grace site for some incredible sunrise views!

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  • Review photo of Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park by Brandon R., June 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park by Brandon R., June 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park by Brandon R., June 3, 2018
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  • Review photo of Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park by Brandon R., June 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park by Brandon R., June 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park by Brandon R., June 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park by Brandon R., June 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park by Brandon R., June 3, 2018