Can you reserve a site at Painted Desert Inn?

No. Painted Desert Inn is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Painted Desert Inn

Visitor Center ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Petrified Forest National Park (National Park) · Open Access

5,831 ft
Elevation

Painted Desert Inn at Dawn — Photo: NPS Photo/Stuart Holmes · Recreation.gov

In its almost 100 years overlooking the Painted Desert, the inn has undergone many changes. The original building from the early 1920s was made of petrified wood. Today's stucco façade dates to the 1930s renovation of the Painted Desert Inn. The national historic landmark functions only as a museum now, with no overnight accommodation and food service. Displays inside highlight the building's history, Route 66, and the Civilian Conservation Corps. There are also restored murals by Hopi artist Fred Kabotie.

Getting there

Exit #311 off Interstate 40, north 2 miles into Petrified Forest National Park.

35.08383, -109.78882 · 35°5'1.8"N 109°47'19.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 47°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	53	61	68	78	89	92	88	82	71	58	47
Low °F	22	25	30	35	44	53	60	58	51	40	28	22
Precip in	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.4	0.5	0.3	1.4	1.7	1.1	1.0	0.6	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Painted Desert Inn skylight panels — Photo: NPS Photo/Hallie Larsen · Recreation.gov

Salt Lake Mural by Fred Kabotie — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Painted Desert Inn

Can you reserve a site at Painted Desert Inn?: No. Painted Desert Inn is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Painted Desert Inn

Painted Desert Visitor Center 1.3 mi · Facility
Hubbell Trading Post NHS Visitor Center 45.1 mi · Facility
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground 58.1 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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