Sun Valley, Arizona
Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!
About Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!
Learn more about this land: This raw land property, right at the edge of the Petrified Forest National Park, gives you amazing views of and walking access into the park (with an already purchased entrance pass) to the ancient Puerco Pueblo and the stunning views of Newspaper Rock. Cell reception in the area is decent. I had access to TMobile data from the property the last time I was there though not all areas of the park have the same luxury. City folk (like it seems I have sadly become these days) often forget what a beautiful starry night sky can look like. One clear night here and you'll see a sky full of stars, the milky way, planets and maybe a shooting star. As a International Dark Sky Park, the parks nightscape falls on the Bortel scale of 3 (1 being darkest and 9 being brightest). For more info go to www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/nature/darkskies Outside of the Petrified Forest National Park in Holbrook, we recommend visiting Jim Gray's Petrified Wood Co. and the Navajo County Historical Society Museum. Nearest gas can be found at the Painted Desert Visitor Center or west down I-40 toward Holbrook at the Hopi Travel Plaza. In Holbrook, groceries can be found at Safeway and local restaurants include Camaleon Cafe, Butterfield Stage Co. Steak House and Mandarin Beauty and host of other Mexican and American restaurants. Trucks do come down Adamana Rd to the storage facility during the week though you probably won't hear or see them much. The train can be a bit loud and obnoxious for some (or a something exciting for the kids) depending on how frequently it passes through so ear plugs at night may be advised. I'm usually pretty accessible and close to my phone so feel free to message me with any questions you may have, before during or after your trip! ***Please read all rules and descriptions in the listing thoroughly before booking to make sure this listing is a good fit!*** We look forward to having you!
Accommodations on the property
- RV site
Location
Sun Valley, Arizona
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!
Synthesized from 28 review mentions across 5 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“Brett's campsite offers a raw and primitive camping experience with breathtaking views, particularly of the Petrified Forest. While the site is praised for its seclusion and proxim…”
12 mentions
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Host & Communication
“Brett, the host, is noted for his excellent communication and helpfulness, making guests feel welcomed and well-informed. While some found the proximity to the train tracks a bit t…”
5 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“the train being close was annoying but earplugs I think would make it fine”
5 mentions
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Value for Price
“no way was I going back for the second night”
4 mentions
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Accessibility
“it was a little hard to find”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
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it was a little hard to find as we got there late. A sign would have helped. However, we really enjoyed the privacy and the barren area. The trains were a bit of a bother but tolerable. Good spot.
The host was very responsive and his directions were great especially since we arrived in daylight. We like the private feel of the desert. We were happy to be driving a high clearance vehicle and didn’t really need 4x4. But the trains!!!! Plan on a sleepless night or bring earplugs if that noise is not your thing.
I arrived just before sunset, as suggested, and the directions were fine. There is really just one campsite along the dirt road with the brush cleared away, but it was already taken when I arrived, so I was a bit put off by that, but I found a partially-cleared spot further down the dirt tire tracks. The description had a heads-up about the nearby train tracks and trains so I was ready for some noise, but as I watched the sunset, I noticed a repair vehicle driving down the tracks but I thought nothing of it. No trains came by until about 11:00 PM, and then: AT LEAST 12 FREIGHT TRAINS WENT BY D…
It is exactly as stated. A high clearance vehicle is recommended. If you have an issue with trains, please do not book this site. Good location to Petrified Forest National Park.
Just not our favorite spot. Right on loud train tracks as everyone else has said & loud as a result of its location. Also you drive through many residential lots as you get out there so it didn’t feel very private or safe to us.
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Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest! is located in Sun Valley, Arizona.
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