Petrified Forest, United States

Photography Tour in Petrified Forest

The best photos of Petrified Forest aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

A high desert landscape scattered with brilliantly colored fossilized logs from 225-million-year-old forests alongside the painted badlands of northeastern Arizona.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Painted Desert Rim Trail — a 1-mile trail between two viewpoints overlooking the vast Painted Desert

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Newspaper Rock — a viewpoint overlooking hundreds of petroglyphs carved into dark boulders by ancestral Puebloans

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best photo spots in Petrified Forest?+

roamee's photography tour of Petrified Forest takes you to the most photogenic spots — iconic viewpoints plus hidden locations with unique angles that most photographers miss.

What are the most instagrammable places in Petrified Forest?+

roamee curates a walking route through Petrified Forest's most photogenic locations with tips on the best time of day, angles, and compositions for each spot.

Best sunset spots in Petrified Forest?+

roamee's photography tour includes the best sunset viewpoints in Petrified Forest — with golden hour timing tips and walking directions to reach each spot.

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