Is Petrified Forest National Park Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

The park itself is absolutely gorgeous. If you like geology, it's a must-see. Petrified trees are fascinating. The trees here died before the Jurassic period (from my recollection) and sank into ancient riverbeds that are now long gone before fossilizing and turning to quartz. It's surreal and like walking through the past. There are petroglyphs as well... I'm a cheap traveler, so I camped in my van at the gift shop right outside the park, as is allowed by the business. Since I have an access pass, I can visit all national parks for free. Otherwise, you pay what I believe to be a reasonable fee to enter for the day. There are dispersed campsites you can backpack to, but you need a permit, which can be obtained at the welcome center. Plenty of bathrooms and places to fill up with water.