Travelers by rail must obtain privately operated cars in Gallup, N. Mex., and Holbrook and Winslow, Ariz., for tours through the monument as no scheduled tours are available.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND SUPPLIES
At the Rainbow Forest, a small picnic ground, equipped with table, shade, and water supply, is available for free use in daytime only. There are no camping facilities.
The nearest towns having cabin, hotel, store, and garage facilities are Holbrook, Ariz., 20 miles west; Gallup, N. Mex., 92 miles east; and St. Johns, Ariz., 42 miles southeast. Distances are from monument headquarters.
Meals, gasoline, and souvenirs may be obtained at the Painted Desert Inn and at the Rainbow Forest Lodge.
ADMINISTRATION
A superintendent is in immediate charge of the monument. Communications should be addressed to him at Petrified Forest National Monument, Holbrook, Ariz.
GUIDE FOR VISITORS
From US 66—Read down
From US 260—Read up
Painted Desert Rim Drive.—Take road from US 66 to rim. Distance back to US 66, via rim, about 4 miles. Beautiful view of Painted Desert. Museum of Indian Arts and Crafts in basement of Painted Desert Inn.