The Petrified Forest

Category: Park

Address: 4100 Petrified Forest Rd, Calistoga, CA 94515, USA

Phone: +17079426667

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Pamela Kruse-Buckingham

Jul 15, 2022

This is a must see place with the biggest petrified trees in the world. The 20 minute easy hikes takes you up into the forest and across ancient ash flows that look like concrete. Throughout the hike are many different petrified trees. For more intrepid folks, there is another 20 minute loop to the meadow. This is a private family owned park with an affordable admittance fee. They committed to supporting & sharing this natural wonder. There are nice clean restrooms, picnic tables, and a gift shop with cold drinks. There were naturalists available that could answer our questions. They were very knowledgeable! After our hike we enjoyed a cold soda under the shade of a 600+ year old Oak tree. An extra bonus: we were able to bring our leashed dog. Wear sturdy shoes - the trail is good and wide, but has lots of stones. I regretted wearing sandals. It was 95° the day we were there. There is plenty of shade on the trail and several well placed benches if you need a rest.

Steven Phillippy

Mar 9, 2022

A commercial tourist park which is small but nice. Entry fee seems high for size of park and value of natural exhibits. Family owned for generations.

Fernando Avalos

Jan 16, 2022

Nice place to visit, good for kids. The hike is not too bad at all, even with kids. Beautiful scenery, at a good price to visit.

Marshall Bain

Nov 14, 2021

Amazing historical site with million year old petrified forest remains. A short trail loop with legends and timeliness. They also have a small covered picnic area near the gift shop. Don't miss the short hike to the ash fall and view of Mt St Helena.

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Questions & Answers

Will everything be open around August?

lauren bridges | Aug 22, 2019
Kat W | Aug 22, 2019

Yes

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When can I come in and buy some of your rings and necklaces???

Steven Gomez | Aug 22, 2018
The Petrified Forest | Aug 22, 2018

Hello! For now the trails and the gift shop are closed due to the fire. The main building is still standing but all of the inventory has been removed for cleaning. We hope to be opening in the next couple of months. Thank you for thinking of us and Happy Holidays.

Are there picnic tables

Charlene Spinner | Aug 15, 2022
Aleksei Egorov | Aug 15, 2022

There are benches in the park. Also a table next to the gifts shop.

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Would your parking lot accommodate a 40 feet RV? And is overnight parking allowed here if we pay for admission? Or is there overnight parking nearby?

Elisabeth Bracken | Jul 22, 2022
Jason Herrick | Jul 22, 2022

Parking lot is big enough for an RV that size. I do not think overnight parking is permitted. I am sure you can find a turn off near by to park, or a campground close by to park.

Are pets allowed

Kimberly Sweat | Jun 22, 2022
Maegan Douglas | Jun 22, 2022

Yes! They are. Just have to be on leash.

Is there an area up there where you can do some squirrel hunting

Joseph Westbrook | Aug 21, 2021
Totm Greenish | Jul 31, 2022

you got a camera you can go hunt them all you want

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Will Petrified Forest trails, giftshop be open Wed. Oct. 21? Is there parking? Will restrooms be open?

Adele Stinson | Aug 21, 2021
The Petrified Forest | Aug 21, 2021

Hello Adele! We were recently closed due to the evacuation orders during the Glass fire however we are back open! We do have free parking and bathrooms and all of our trails are open. The gift shop if closed for indoor shopping due to Covid-19 restrictions however we do have an outdoor shopping area where all of our goods can be viewed and purchased safely. Thank you for your interest!

I found some petrified potatoes in felton I also found a petrified fruit with bite mark from a human and there is hand indents on it. What is this worth to someone in anthropology

chris potter | Aug 22, 2019
R. Scott Belford | Aug 22, 2019

That sounds compelling. You seem certain that you have petrified items. While not uncommon, hand and bite imprints are. I am not a scientist, but with a little searching and emailing you can find one with better feedback.

Is the trail wheelchair accessible?

Neil Nicholson | Aug 22, 2018
Allison | Aug 22, 2018

It would be difficult for a wheelchair to maneuver through.

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Are you open after the fires? Thinking of bringing grandkids by Dec. 29th.

Joette Simon | Aug 22, 2018
The Petrified Forest | Aug 22, 2018

Hi and thank you for your interest! For now we are closed due to the Tubbs fire and hope to reopen in a couple of months. You can always check our Instagram or Facebook pages for updates. Happy Holidays!

When will I be able to buy your jewelry. Sign said temp closed due to fire. I just need gift shop. For a purchase. Thanks.

Steven Gomez | Aug 22, 2018
Maarten van Royen | Aug 22, 2018

Don't hold your breath. The Tubbs fire went right through this area. I am surprised that the gift shop survived at all. Thankful that it did survive. This place is a great local icon.

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are dogs allowed?

Eleanor Gold | Aug 22, 2018
The Petrified Forest | Aug 22, 2018

Yes! as long as they are on a leash! We hope to see you (and your dog!) when we reopen!

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Are dogs allowed?

Stacey del Campo | Aug 22, 2018
James Naples (Hacksaw116) | Aug 22, 2018

Yes they are. I brought both of my dogs on leash and had no issues.

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