Jasper Forest — Attraction in Four Corners States

Easy parking even with a bigger rig. Highway in is well maintained but uneven and can’t safely be driven at higher speed, so allow for the time in and out of the park. Great sidewalks and railings. Views are unique, and expansive. While there the larger, better visible specimens are just off of the back side of the parking lot and you can walk down to those, get great photos and close enough to touch. Some of the bigger specimens are as you approach on the road in as well, they are easy to spot once you know what to look for. This is a worthwhile stop, off of old Route 66. Allow at least 2-3 hours to drive the majority of the park, as the Jasper Forest is only one of the many points of interest in the Painted Desert/Petrified Forest...

Mid-March 2025 - This was one of our favorite stops in the park. The amount of petrified wood in the Jasper Forest is staggering as are all of the "chips" that lay scattered about.

While the view from the overlook is grand, we were especially delighted to follow the trail (off the right hand side of the overlook) down into the valley floor. This is a relatively easy walk/hike. Just be sure to have plenty of water, especially if your dog is walking with you. They wander around and take it all in.

We were fortunate to do this stop on two different days and at different times of the day, which made different...

Jasper Forest is a vista point overlooking a small collection of petrified logs that have washed down the hillside. The logs themselves are inaccessible from this point. A level, paved 130' (39 m) walkway leads to the vista point. This collection of logs is not very impressive but, if coming from the north entrance, wets the appetite for the upcoming areas.

There are no facilities at this site. An interpretive sign provides information about this area. The pull-through parking area has space for...